quietly

adverb

1. with low volume

   adv.all

   Examples

   She spoke quietly to the child.

   Synonyms softly

   Antonyms aloud loud loudly

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. with little or no sound

   adv.all

   Examples

   The class was listening quietly and intently.

   She was crying quietly.

   Antonyms noisily

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')

   adv.all

   Examples

   Her hands rested quietly in her lap.

   The rock star was quietly led out the back door.

   Synonyms quiet

   Antonyms unquietly

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. in a restful manner

   adv.all

   Synonyms restfully

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. In a quiet state or manner; without motion; in a state of rest; as, to lie or sit <i>quietly</i>.

   adverb

   Source: webster1913