quietly

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   with little or no sound

   the class was listening quietly and intently

2. 2
   adv

   with little or no activity or no agitation, 'quiet' is a nonstandard variant for 'quietly'

   While meditating, their hands rested quietly in their laps.

3. 3
   adv

   In a quiet manner.

   When Timothy and Julia hurried up the staircase to the bedroom floor, where a considerable commotion was taking place, Tim took Barry Leach with him.[…]. The captive made no resistance and came not only quietly but in a series of eager little rushes like a timid dog on a choke chain.

4. 4
   adv

   with low volume

5. 5
   adv

   in a restful manner

Etymology

From Middle English quietely, quyetly, equivalent to quiet + -ly.