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Quietly

adverb

/ˈkwaɪ.ət.li/

Meaning

without making much noise; silently; in a calm manner

in a silent or calm manner

She spoke quietly so she wouldn't wake the baby.

He spoke quietly so no one would hear.

silently, softly, peacefully, calmly, noiselessly

Entry 1

silently, softly, peacefully, calmly

Entry 2

silently, softly, noiselessly, calmly

loudly, noisily, boisterously, raucously

Entry 1

loudly, noisily, boisterously, raucously

Entry 2

loudly, noisily

speak quietly, walk quietly, work quietly, sit quietly, move quietly, whisper quietly, act quietly

Entry 1

speak quietly, walk quietly, work quietly, sit quietly

Entry 2

speak quietly, move quietly, whisper quietly, act quietly

close in space or time; almost

In an independent or self-governing manner.

in spite of that; however

on the surface; externally; in appearance

in a short time; soon

up to now or a specified time; still; however; nevertheless