| Definitions of 'quietly' |
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1. (adverb) softly, quietly
with low volume
"speak softly but carry a big stick"; "she spoke quietly to the child"; "the radio was playing softly"
2. (adverb) quietly
with little or no sound
"the class was listening quietly and intently"; "she was crying quietly"
3. (adverb) quietly, quiet
with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')
"her hands rested quietly in her lap"; "the rock star was quietly led out the back door"; "sit here as quiet as you can"
4. (adverb) restfully, quietly
in a restful manner
"the streets are restfully sunny and still for the town is at mass"
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| Definitions of 'quietly' |
Webster 1913 Dictionary |
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1. (adverb) quietly
in a quiet state or manner; without motion; in a state of rest; as, to lie or sit quietly
2. (adverb) quietly
without tumult, alarm, dispute, or disturbance; peaceably; as, to live quietly; to sleep quietly
3. (adverb) quietly
calmly, without agitation or violent emotion; patiently; as, to submit quietly to unavoidable evils
4. (adverb) quietly
noiselessly; silently; without remark or violent movement; in a manner to attract little or no observation; as, he quietly left the room
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