Main entry: quietly, softly
Definition: with low volume
Usage: speak softly but carry a big stick; she spoke quietly to the child; the radio was playing softly
Main entry: quietly
Definition: with little or no sound
Usage: the class was listening quietly and intently; she was crying quietly
Antonyms: noisily
Definition: with much noise or loud and unpleasant sound
Main entry: quiet, quietly
Definition: with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')
Usage: her hands rested quietly in her lap; the rock star was quietly led out the back door; sit here as quiet as you can
Antonyms: unquietly
Definition: with agitation or turbulence