quietly

🇺🇸 /ˈkwaɪətli/ 🇬🇧 /ˈkwaɪətli/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-B1
adverb
A2

making very little noise

She spoke quietly so she wouldn't wake the baby.

A2

in a peaceful way without being disturbed

He sat quietly reading his book all afternoon.

R

without much noise or activity

The small shop opened quietly in the neighborhood last month.

R

in a strong but not obvious way

She is quietly sure that her team will win the game.

translation

adv. making very little noise; in a peaceful way without being disturbed; without much noise or activity; in a strong but not obvious way