Definitions for calmly
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. calmlyadverb

   with self-possession (especially in times of stress)

   "he spoke calmly to the rioting students"

2. sedately, calmlyadverb

   in a sedate manner

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1. calmlyadverb

   In a calm manner.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Calmlyadverb

   Etymology: from calm.

   1. Without storms, or violence; serenity.

   In nature, things move violently to their place, and calmly in their place; so virtue in ambition is violent, in authority settled and calm. Francis Bacon, Essays, №. 11.

   His curled brows
   Frown on the gentle stream, which calmly flows. John Denham.

   2. Without passions; quietly.

   The nymph did like the scene appear,
   Serenely pleasant, calmly fair;
   Soft fell her words, as flew the air. Matthew Prior.

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1. calmly

   Calmly is an adverb that describes doing something in a quiet, serene or composed manner, without showing agitation or excitement. It often refers to a tranquil or peaceful state of mind, or a gentle and relaxed approach when handling a situation.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. Calmlyadverb

   in a calm manner

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1. calmlyadverb

   In a calm manner

   They work together calmly with respect and they are a married couple who love each other to the depth of their souls

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on May 22, 2021  

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of calmly in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of calmly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of calmly in a Sentence

1. David Milliband in a statement:

   But in the four years of the Syria crisis, there has been inertia rather than leadership, as the German government calmly says that it expects 800,000 refugees and asylum seekers in 2015, it is vital for the U.S. to step up its response.

2. Michel Platini:

   It was very long, given the number of questions, it was obviously always going to be long, since they asked me questions over Euro 2016, the World Cup in Russia, the World Cup in Qatar, Paris Saint Germain, FIFA, i replied to all the questions calmly, whilst still not knowing why I was there.

3. Eugene Botkin:

   The day before yesterday, as I was calmly reading ... I saw a reduced vision of my son Yuri's face, but dead, in a horizontal position, his eyes closed.

4. Yoshihide Suga:

   The Senkaku Islands are under our control and are unquestionably our territory historically and under international law. It is extremely serious that these activities continue. We will respond to the Chinese side firmly and calmly.

5. Bill Cosby:

   No matter how calmly you try to referee, parenting will eventually produce bizarre behavior, and I'm not talking about the kids. Their behavior is always normal.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=calmly
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Calmly
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=calmly
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calmly