Quietly: meaning, definitions and examples

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quietly

[ ˈkwaɪətli ]

Adverb

Oxford 3000

^{Context #1 | Adverb}

in a quiet manner

With little or no noise; in a quiet or peaceful way. Without attracting attention or causing disturbance.

Synonyms

calmly, peacefully, silently.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
quietly	When you want to describe an action done without making much noise, but not necessarily in complete silence. She spoke quietly so as not to wake the baby He closed the door quietly behind him
silently	When an action is done without producing any sound at all. He worked silently in the library They moved silently through the forest
peacefully	When you want to describe an action done in a state of tranquility or without conflict. They resolved the dispute peacefully She slept peacefully throughout the night
calmly	When you need to describe someone doing something with a relaxed and serene demeanor, regardless of the external situation. She reacted calmly during the emergency He explained the situation calmly to everyone

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:

🇵🇹 silenciosamente

🇮🇳 चुपचाप

🇩🇪 leise

🇮🇩 dengan tenang

🇺🇦 тихо

🇵🇱 cicho

🇯🇵 静かに (shizuka ni)

🇫🇷 silencieusement

🇪🇸 silenciosamente

🇹🇷 sessizce

🇰🇷 조용히 (joh-yo-hi)

🇸🇦 بهدوء (bihudu')

🇨🇿 potichu

🇸🇰 potichu

🇨🇳 静静地 (jìng jìng de)

🇸🇮 tiho

🇮🇸 hægt

🇰🇿 тыныш

🇬🇪 ჩუმად (chumad)

🇦🇿 sakitcə

🇲🇽 silenciosamente

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,965, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.

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