adverb
calmly
KAHM-lee
adverb
1
In a relaxed, controlled way, without panic or anger.
"He calmly explained why the flight had been delayed."
"She walked calmly to the exit even as the alarm blared."
How to Use Calmly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something in a cool, steady way rather than getting flustered.
Word Forms
more calmly comparative, most calmly superlative
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Etymology
Simply calm plus the adverb ending -ly.