quietly
Britishadverb
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in a quiet manner
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between you and me; confidentially
Example Sentences
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It stalks quietly, tests its prey, strikes, then retreats, only to circle back again.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
The film’s perspective on mental health, including Sam being open about his use of antidepressants, is quietly refreshing.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
There will be no opportunity for institutions to quietly manage what we find.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
What they didn’t know was that Sora had quietly turned into a liability for OpenAI in the months after its release, particularly as the startup tightened its focus ahead of a looming IPO.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Iheard Jeffchuckle quietly, probably because he got away with what he said.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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