quietly

British  

/ ˈkwaɪətlɪ /

adverb

1. in a quiet manner

2. between you and me; confidentially

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Example Sentences

Meanwhile, Rausch is making the most of people’s low expectations of a “Love Island” contestant, let alone one from Alabama who enjoys catching snakes and quietly strolls around in denim overalls, bare-chested.

From Salon

The computer plays itself quietly, lighting up in measured, zigzagging rows until one or two players take up the controllers, which operate the game’s so-called paddles.

From The Wall Street Journal

Then she settles quietly on her bed and we get going.

From Literature

Standing at the intersection of identity, disability, heritage and fashion, Abena represents a new way forward for Ghana, one where inclusion is not quietly suggested, but boldly demanded.

From BBC

The United States has enjoyed smooth relations with Sudani, who has worked quietly to prevent violence by Iraqi Shiite armed groups tied to Iran.

From Barron's

Related Words

• privately
• secretly