• Quietly

    Pronunciation

    Origin

    quiet + -ly

    Full definition of quietly

    Adverb

    quietly

    1. 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.

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