Quietly: meaning, definitions and examples
๐คซ
quietly
[ หkwaษชษtli ]
in a quiet manner
With little or no noise; in a quiet or peaceful way. Without attracting attention or causing disturbance.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She tiptoed quietly across the room.
- He whispered quietly so as not to wake the baby.
- The students worked quietly on their assignments.
- We sat quietly in the garden, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere.
- The cat approached quietly, ready to pounce on the unsuspecting mouse.
Translations
Translations of the word "quietly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น silenciosamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคชเคเคพเคช
๐ฉ๐ช leise
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan tenang
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธั ะพ
๐ต๐ฑ cicho
๐ฏ๐ต ้ใใซ (shizuka ni)
๐ซ๐ท silencieusement
๐ช๐ธ silenciosamente
๐น๐ท sessizce
๐ฐ๐ท ์กฐ์ฉํ (joh-yo-hi)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูุฏูุก (bihudu')
๐จ๐ฟ potichu
๐ธ๐ฐ potichu
๐จ๐ณ ้้ๅฐ (jรฌng jรฌng de)
๐ธ๐ฎ tiho
๐ฎ๐ธ hรฆgt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะฝัั
๐ฌ๐ช แฉแฃแแแ (chumad)
๐ฆ๐ฟ sakitcษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ silenciosamente
Word origin
The word 'quietly' originated from the Middle English word 'quietly' which meant in a quiet manner. The word 'quiet' itself is derived from the Old French word 'quiet' and the Latin word 'quietus', both meaning calm or at rest. Over time, 'quietly' has evolved to describe actions done with little or no noise, in a peaceful manner. It is commonly used in various contexts to indicate a lack of disturbance or attention.
See also: disquiet, disquieted, disquieting, disquietingly, quiet, quieten, quietness.