Synonyms for

Quietly

Verb / ˈkwaɪʌtli: / Another word for quietly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in a quiet manner; making little or no noise

Synonyms & similar words

unquietly quiet softly noisily restfully loudly silently softly gently peacefully calmly hushed mute muted noiselessly soundlessly speechlessly wordlessly subdued low inaudibly faintly murmuring whispering hushful placid

Synonyms by register

Formal

silently inconspicuously unobtrusively discreetly

Informal

hush-hush on the down-low under wraps

Literary

still hushed mute

Antonyms

loudly noisily vociferously clamorously boisterously out loud

Common collocations

  • working quietly
  • speaking quietly
  • moving quietly
  • living quietly
  • sitting quietly
  • sleeping quietly
  • happened quietly

Word family

noun quietness
verb quieten
adjective quiet
adverb quietly

Usage note

Often used to describe actions performed without drawing attention. Can also imply a lack of disturbance or noise.

Example sentences

  1. She tiptoed quietly past the sleeping dog.
  2. The baby was sleeping quietly in the crib.
  3. The students worked quietly on their assignments.
  4. The library was very quiet, and people were reading quietly.
  5. The forest was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

Quotes

  • Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far. - Theodore Roosevelt
  • Silence is a source of great strength. - Lao Tzu
  • The quieter you become, the more you can hear. - Ram Dass

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