Quietly
Pronunciation
Full definition of quietly
Adverb
quietly
- In a quiet manner.
- 1963, Margery Allingham, The China Governess Chapter 19, When Timothy and Julia hurried up the staircase to the bedroom floor, where a considerable commotion was taking place, Tim took Barry Leach with him. …. The captive made no resistance and came not only quietly but in a series of eager little rushes like a timid dog on a choke chain.