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QUIETLY

(adverb)
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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Quietly.

How to pronounce quietly:

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Quietly - as an adverb

With low volume

Example: "Speak softly but carry a big stick"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
softly

With little or no sound

Example: "The class was listening quietly and intently"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
noisily

With little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')

Example: "Her hands rested quietly in her lap"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
quiet
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unquietly

In a restful manner

Example: "The streets are restfully sunny and still for the town is at mass"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
restfully

Example Sentences

"He quietly closed the door."
"She tiptoed quietly across the room."
"The baby whispered quietly in his sleep."
"They spoke quietly so as not to wake the neighbors."
"He sat quietly in the corner, observing the room."
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Word Game Points

Is QUIETLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, quietly is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

QUIETLY has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is QUIETLY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, quietly is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
QUIETLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is QUIETLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, quietly is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
QUIETLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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