quietly meaning and definition

QUIETLY adverb

Definition of quietly (adverb)

1. with low volume
   • "speak softly but carry a big stick"; "she spoke quietly to the child"; "the radio was playing softly"
   • synonyms: softly
   • antonym: aloud
2. with little or no sound
   • "the class was listening quietly and intently"; "she was crying quietly"
   • antonym: noisily
3. with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')
   • "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
   • antonym: unquietly
4. in a restful manner
   • "the streets are restfully sunny and still for the town is at mass"
   • synonyms: restfully