softly, quietly
(adverb) with low volume; âspeak softly but carry a big stickâ; âshe spoke quietly to the childâ; âthe radio was playing softlyâ
quietly
(adverb) with little or no sound; âthe class was listening quietly and intentlyâ; âshe was crying quietlyâ
quietly, quiet
(adverb) with little or no activity or no agitation (âquietâ is a nonstandard variant for âquietlyâ); âher hands rested quietly in her lapâ; âthe rock star was quietly led out the back doorâ; âsit here as quiet as you canâ
restfully, quietly
(adverb) in a restful manner; âthe streets are restfully sunny and still for the town is at massâ
Source: WordNet® 3.1
quietly (comparative more quietly, superlative most quietly)
In a quiet manner.
• loudly
Source: Wiktionary
Qui"et*ly, adv.
1. In a quiet state or manner; without motion; in a state of rest; as, to lie or sit quietly.
2. Without tumult, alarm, dispute, or disturbance; peaceably; as, to live quietly; to sleep quietly.
3. Calmly, without agitation or violent emotion; patiently; as, to submit quietly to unavoidable evils.
4. Noiselessly; silently; without remark or violent movement; in a manner to attract little or no observation; as, he quietly left the room.
Qui"et, a. [Compar. Quieter; superl. Quietest.] Etym: [L. quietus, p. p. pf quiescere to rest, keep quiet; akin to quies rest, and prob. to E. while, n. See While, and cf. Coy, a., Quiesce, Quietus, Quit, a., Quite, Requiem.]
1. In a state of rest or calm; without stir, motion, or agitation; still; as, a quiet sea; quiet air. They . . . were quiet all the night, saying, In the morning, when it is day, we shall kill him. Judg. xvi. 2.
2. Free from noise or disturbance; hushed; still.
3. Not excited or anxious; calm; peaceful; placid; settled; as, a quiet life; a quiet conscience. " So quiet and so sweet a style." Shak. That son, who on the quiet state of man Such trouble brought. Milton.
4. Not giving offense; not exciting disorder or trouble; not turbulent; gentle; mild; meek; contented. The ornament of a meek and quiet spirit. 1 Pet. iii. 4. I will sit as quiet as a lamb. Shak.
5. Not showy; not such as to attract attention; undemonstrative; as, a quiet dress; quiet colors; a quiet movement.
Syn.
– Still; tranquil; calm; unruffled; smooth; unmolested; undisturbed; placid; peaceful; mild; peaceable; meek; contented.
Qui"et n. Etym: [L. quies, -etis. See Quiet, a.]
1. The quality or state of being quiet, or in repose; as an hour or a time of quiet.
2. Freedom from disturbance, noise, or alarm; stillness; tranquillity; peace; security. And join with thee, calm Peace and Quiet. Milton. At quiet, still; peaceful.
– In quiet, quietly. " I will depart in quiet." Shak.
– Out of quiet, disturbed; restless. [Obs.] "She is much out of quiet." Shak.
Qui"et, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Quieted; p. pr. & vb. n. Quieting.]
1. To stop motion in; to still; to reduce to a state of rest, or of silence.
2. To calm; to appease; to pacify; to lull; to allay; to tranquillize; as, to quiet the passions; to quiet clamors or disorders; to quiet pain or grief. Quiet yourselves, I pray, and be at peace. Shak.
Qui"et, v. i.
Definition: To become still, silent, or calm; -- often with down; as, be soon quieted down.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 December 2024
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