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