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Meaning of word quietly from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

quietly   adverb

Meaning : With low volume.

Example : Speak softly but carry a big stick.
She spoke quietly to the child.
The radio was playing softly.

Synonyms : softly

With relatively high volume.

The band played loudly.
She spoke loudly and angrily.
He spoke loud enough for those at the back of the room to hear him.
Cried aloud for help.
aloud, loud, loudly

Meaning : With little or no sound.

Example : The class was listening quietly and intently.
She was crying quietly.

With much noise or loud and unpleasant sound.

He blew his nose noisily.
noisily

Meaning : With little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly').

Example : 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

With agitation or turbulence.

unquietly

Meaning : In a restful manner.

Example : The streets are restfully sunny and still for the town is at mass.

Synonyms : restfully