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Quietly
ˈkwaɪətli
Very common
~ 2100
~ 2100
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Quietly -
In a quiet or subdued manner
Example: She whispered quietly so as not to wake the baby.
Usage: formalContext: professional settings, academic environments
Note: This usage emphasizes the lack of noise or disturbance.
Without attracting attention or causing disturbance
Example: He entered the room quietly, hoping not to be noticed.
Usage: formalContext: social gatherings, public places
Note: This meaning focuses on being discreet or unobtrusive.
In a calm or peaceful manner
Example: She sat quietly by the lake, enjoying the tranquility.
Usage: informalContext: relaxing moments, nature settings
Note: This usage conveys a sense of serenity and peace.
Quietly's synonyms
silently
Silently means without making any sound or noise.
Example: She tiptoed silently across the room so as not to wake anyone.
Note: Silently emphasizes the absence of sound, while quietly can also refer to the absence of disturbance or commotion.
peacefully
Peacefully means in a calm and tranquil manner.
Example: The baby slept peacefully in her crib, undisturbed by the noise outside.
Note: Peacefully implies a sense of calmness and serenity, while quietly focuses more on the absence of noise.
calmly
Calmly means in a composed and relaxed manner.
Example: She sat calmly in the garden, enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
Note: Calmly suggests a sense of tranquility and composure, while quietly focuses on the absence of noise or disturbance.
Quietly expressions, common phrases
Keep it down
This phrase is used to ask someone to be quieter or reduce noise.
Example: Could you keep it down? I'm trying to concentrate.
Note: It implies a more direct request for quietness compared to just saying 'quietly.'
Hush
This is a command to be quiet or make less noise.
Example: Hush now, the baby is sleeping.
Note: It is a stronger and more abrupt way of telling someone to be quiet than simply saying 'quietly.'
Softly
This means to speak or act quietly and gently.
Example: She spoke softly so as not to wake the others.
Note: It emphasizes a gentle and delicate manner of being quiet.
In a hushed tone
To speak quietly in a secretive or confidential manner.
Example: He spoke in a hushed tone so as not to be overheard.
Note: It implies speaking quietly with an added sense of secrecy or confidentiality.
Muted
Refers to something that is softened or toned down, often in terms of sound or color.
Example: The colors of the painting were muted, creating a calming effect.
Note: It can refer to a subtle or subdued form of quietness, not necessarily related to loudness.
In whispers
To speak very quietly, almost inaudibly.
Example: They spoke in whispers to avoid being overheard by others.
Note: It suggests speaking at an extremely low volume, almost like a secret conversation.
Quiet as a mouse
Extremely quiet or silent, like the sound a mouse makes.
Example: She crept into the room as quiet as a mouse.
Note: It emphasizes the level of quietness by comparing it to the near-silent movements of a mouse.
Quietly everyday (slang) expressions
On the down-low
This slang term is often used to mean discreetly or secretly, without drawing attention.
Example: Let's keep this on the down-low and not attract any attention.
Note: While
Quietly - Examples
She whispered quietly.
The snow fell quietly outside.
He left the room quietly.
Quietly grammar
Quietly - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)
Lemma: quietly
Conjugations
Adverb (Adverb): quietly
Syllables, Separation and Stress
quietly Contains 1 syllables: quiet
Phonetic transcription:
quiet , (The red syllable is stressed)
Quietly - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
quietly: ~ 2100 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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