Cool MateMeaning of Quietly
in a way that makes very little noise
In simple words: In a way that makes little or no noise.
Quietly in a sentence
- to ask/speak/talk quietly
- to move/stand quietly
- a quietly spoken woman
- ‘I'm sorry,’ he **said quietly**.
- I spent a few hours quietly relaxing.
- He noticed the woman **sitting quietly** at the bar.
- Sometimes a business begins quietly, as a hobby maybe, in a spare bedroom.
- He is **quietly confident** that they can succeed *(= he is confident, but he is not talking about it too much)*.
How to use Quietly
Use 'quietly' to describe how an action is done with little sound. It’s appropriate in both casual and formal contexts but avoid in loud or raucous environments.
Grammar pattern
standalone adverb
Memory hint
Think of a library where people whisper quietly to not disturb others.
Related words
Collocations with Quietly
- speak quietly
- move quietly
- whisper quietly
Synonyms for Quietly
- silently
- softly
- calmly
- peacefully
- subdued
Opposites of Quietly
- loudly
- noisily
Common mistakes with Quietly
- Using 'quietly' as an adjective (e.g. 'a quietly room').
- Mistaking it for 'quiet' (adjective) instead of the adverb form.
- Incorrectly placing 'quietly' at the beginning of a sentence.
Quietly appears in
Quietly in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بهدوء
بطريقة تصدر صوتًا قليلًا أو لا تصدر صوتًا.
- Bengaliবাংলা
চুপচাপ
খুব কম বা একদম শব্দ না করে।
- GermanDeutsch
Leise
Auf eine Weise, die wenig oder gar keinen Lärm macht.
- SpanishEspañol
Silenciosamente
De una manera que hace poco o ningún ruido.
- Persianفارسی
آرام، بیصدا، یواشکی
جوری که صداش کم باشه یا اصلا صدا نداشته باشه.
- FrenchFrançais
Doucement, Tranquillement, Discrètement
Sans faire de bruit ou très peu.
- Hindiहिन्दी
धीरे से
इस तरह से कि कम या बिल्कुल आवाज़ न हो।
- ItalianItaliano
Silenziosamente, piano, a bassa voce
In un modo che fa poco o nessun rumore.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Quietly
De um jeito que faz pouco ou nenhum barulho.
- RussianРусский
Тихо
Так, чтобы было мало или совсем не слышно шума.
- Urduاردو
آہستہ سے، چپکے سے
ایسے انداز میں جو کم یا بالکل شور نہ مچائے۔
- Chinese中文
安静地
以小声或无声的方式。
More words like Quietly
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Quietly
What does Quietly mean?
In a way that makes little or no noise.
What is the definition of Quietly?
in a way that makes very little noise
How do you use Quietly in a sentence?
to ask/speak/talk quietly
Can you give another example of Quietly?
to move/stand quietly
What are synonyms for Quietly?
Common alternatives include silently, softly, calmly, peacefully, subdued.
What is the opposite of Quietly?
Opposite meanings include loudly, noisily.
What words go with Quietly?
It commonly pairs with speak quietly, move quietly, whisper quietly.
What are common mistakes when using Quietly?
Using 'quietly' as an adjective (e.g. 'a quietly room'). Mistaking it for 'quiet' (adjective) instead of the adverb form. Incorrectly placing 'quietly' at the beginning of a sentence.
How do you pronounce Quietly?
US: /["/ˈkwaɪətli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkwaɪətli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Quietly?
Use 'quietly' to describe how an action is done with little sound. It’s appropriate in both casual and formal contexts but avoid in loud or raucous environments.
What CEFR level is Quietly?
"Quietly" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.