What does quietly mean?
Quietly means In a quiet manner..
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/ˈkwaɪ.ɪt.li/ · adverb
In a quiet manner..
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.
Use quietly when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Quietly means In a quiet manner..
Common synonyms include quiet, softly, restfully.
Possible antonyms include loudly, loud, aloud, noisily.
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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