quietly

1. with low volumeExamples: "speak softly but carry a big stick"; "she spoke quietly to the child"; "the radio was playing softly"Synonyms: quietly, softlyAntonyms: loudly

2. with little or no soundExamples: "the class was listening quietly and intently"; "she was crying quietly"Synonyms: quietlyAntonyms: noisily

3. with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `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"Synonyms: quiet, quietlyAntonyms: unquietly

4. in a restful mannerExamples: "the streets are restfully sunny and still for the town is at mass"Synonyms: quietly, restfully