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Synonyms for quietly

Grammar : Adv
Spell : kwahy-it
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkwaɪ ɪt

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Définition 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

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