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    quietly

    quietly - Dictionary definition and meaning for word quietly

    Definition
    (adv) with low volume
    Synonyms : softly
    Example Sentence
    • speak softly but carry a big stick
    • she spoke quietly to the child
    • the radio was playing softly
    Definition
    (adv) with little or no sound
    Example Sentence
    • the class was listening quietly and intently
    • she was crying quietly
    Definition
    (adv) with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')
    Synonyms : quiet
    Example Sentence
    • her hands rested quietly in her lap
    • the rock star was quietly led out the back door
    • sit here as quiet as you can
    Definition
    (adv) in a restful manner
    Synonyms : restfully
    Example Sentence
    • the streets are restfully sunny and still for the town is at mass

Word used in video below:
text: (quietly): You have got to be kidding me.
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