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English to English adverb
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with low volume |  | Example: speak softly but carry a big stick
she spoke quietly to the child
the radio was playing softly
source: wordnet30
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with little or no sound | | Example: the class was listening quietly and intently
she was crying quietly
source: wordnet30
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with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly') | | Example: 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: wordnet30
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in a restful manner | | Example: the streets are restfully sunny and still for the town is at mass
source: wordnet30
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In a quiet state or manner; without motion; in a state of rest; as, to lie or sit quietly. | | source: webster1913
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