English to English
adverb
- with low volume
Speak softly but carry a big stick.
She spoke quietly to the child.
The radio was playing softly.
source: WordNet 3.0
- with little or no sound
The class was listening quietly and intently.
She was crying quietly.
source: WordNet 3.0
- with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')
Her hands rested quietly in her lap.
The rock star was quietly led out the back door.
Sit here as quiet as you can.
source: WordNet 3.0
- in a restful manner
The streets are restfully sunny and still for the town is at mass.
source: WordNet 3.0
- In a quiet state or manner; without motion; in a state of rest; as, to lie or sit quietly.
source: Webster 1913
