Noah Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language 1. (adv.) In a quiet state or manner; without motion; in a state of rest; as, to lie or sit quietly. 2. (adv.) Without tumult, alarm, dispute, or disturbance; peaceably; as, to live quietly; to sleep quietly. 3. (adv.) Calmly, without agitation or violent emotion; patiently; as, to submit quietly to unavoidable evils. 4. (adv.) Noiselessly; silently; without remark or violent movement; in a manner to attract little or no observation; as, he quietly left the room.
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