quietly
adverb
Simple meaning
In a restful way.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkwaɪətli
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Definition
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adverb
In a quiet manner.
In a restful manner
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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- “Her hands rested quietly in her lap.”adverb
- “The class was listening quietly and intently.”adverb
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Characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity.
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