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Definition of quietly : 1. Calmly, without agitation or violent emotion; patiently; as, to submit quietly to unavoidable evils.
2. In a quiet state or manner; without motion; in a state of rest; as, to lie or sit quietly.
3. Noiselessly; silently; without remark or violent movement; in a manner to attract little or no observation; as, he quietly left the room.
4. Without tumult, alarm, dispute, or disturbance; peaceably; as, to live quietly; to sleep quietly.

Synonyms:

quiet, piano, restfully, modestly, simply, lightly

broad-mindedly, charitably, moderately, forbearingly, evenly, gently, benevolently, kindly, laxly, peacefully, tolerantly, leniently, cordially, peaceably, liberally, genially, sweetly, clemently, meekly, open-mindedly, permissively, softly, tenderly, mildly, amiably, insipidly, benignly

relaxedly, subduedly, temperately, soothingly, easily

coolly, calmly, sedately, pacifically, placidly, serenely, collectedly, composedly, tranquilly

inertly, fixedly, stagnantly, languidly, motionlessly, statically, idly, inactively, stationarily

mutely, inaudibly, noiselessly, silently, soundlessly, dumbly

orderly, non-aggressively, reposefully, quiescently

Usage examples:

• 45. You sit very quietly. - "Practical Grammar and Composition", Thomas Wood.
• " I have not," said Drennen quietly. - "Wolf Breed", Jackson Gregory.
• " That is as it may be," Cyril said quietly. - "When London Burned", G. A. Henty.