adv
quietly
KWEYE-iht-lee
adv
1
In a manner that makes little noise or draws little attention.
"She quietly closed the door so as not to wake the baby."
"He quietly disagreed but said nothing in the meeting."
How to Use Quietly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWithout noise, fuss, or drawing attention — describing how something is done.
Word Forms
more quietly comparative, most quietly superlative
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She _____ closed the door so as not to wake the baby.