calmly

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   with self-possession, especially in times of stress

   The sympathetic administrator spoke calmly to the rioting students.

2. 2
   adv

   in a sedate manner

   I calmly explained my case.

3. 3
   adv

   In a calm manner; coolly.

   She ran to the door and there beheld the ragged street urchin calmly playing his organ.

Etymology

From calm + -ly.