Definition

In a way that does not make much noise; softly or silently.

Example

She spoke quietly so as not to disturb anyone.

Conversation

Did you hear the news about Emily's party this weekend?

Yeah, I heard it's going to be quietly amazing!

I hope it's not too crowded, I prefer a more relaxed vibe.

Same here! A few close friends and some good music sounds perfect.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Quietly → It is formed from "quiet" (from Latin "quietus", meaning at rest or calm) and "-ly" (a suffix used to form adverbs). The word "quietly" means in a manner that is calm or at rest, without noise.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'calm' ('quiet') and doing something 'in that manner' ('-ly'). This helps you remember that quietly means to do something in a calm or silent way.

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