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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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