Antonyms for quietly

Grammar : Adv

Spell : kwahy-it

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkwaɪ ɪt

Definition of quietly

Origin : c.1300, "freedom from disturbance or conflict; calm, stillness," from Old French quiete "rest, repose, tranquility" and directly from Latin quies (genitive quietis) "a lying still, rest, repose, peace," from PIE root *qwi- "rest" (cf. Old Persian shiyati-, Avestan shaiti- "well-being;" Avestan shyata- "happy;" Gothic hveila, Old English hwil "space of time;" see while (n.)). Late 14c. as "inactivity, rest, repose."

adv silently
adv discreetly
adv calmly

Example sentences :

"I can't quite agree with you there," said the lawyer, quietly.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

Yes, Stephen himself it was, who had quietly walked into the court.
Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge

She quietly yielded, but her color came and went, and her lips moved as if to speak.
Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson

He is not a great preacher, but he is quietly earnest and instructive.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

"I think you were right about the holy children," she said quietly.
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

"Raise two more mantlets by the poop-lanthorn," said Sir Nigel quietly.
Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle

She set the candle on the floor, and put in the key as quietly as she could.
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

"I have something to tell you, Mr. Gilder," she said, quietly.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

"To-morrow morning, then," he said quietly, and went out the door.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

The influence of Le Moyne was still on him, however, and he went on quietly with what he was doing.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

Synonyms for quietly

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