Examples: speak softly but carry a big stick she spoke quietly to the child the radio was playing softly
Examples: the class was listening quietly and intently she was crying quietly
Examples: her hands rested quietly in her lap the rock star was quietly led out the back door sit here as quiet as you can
Examples: the streets are restfully sunny and still for the town is at mass
quietly (English)├── -ly (English)│ ├── -lice (Old English (ca. 450-1100))│ └── -ly (Middle English (1100-1500))└── quiet (English)
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