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with low volume
e.g. speak softly but carry a big stick
e.g. she spoke quietly to the child
e.g. the radio was playing softly
Synonym: softly
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with little or no sound
e.g. the class was listening quietly and intently
e.g. she was crying quietly
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with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')
e.g. her hands rested quietly in her lap
e.g. the rock star was quietly led out the back door
e.g. sit here as quiet as you can
Synonym: quiet
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in a restful manner
e.g. the streets are restfully sunny and still for the town is at mass
Synonym: restfully