calmly
Americanadverb
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without excitement, agitation, or passion.
He kept his cool throughout, calmly challenging his opponents on alleged facts he believed were wrong.
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(of wind, waves, etc.) with relatively little force or movement; gently.
The wind blew calmly as the three of us lay on the beach, lazily passing the time.
Other Word Forms
- quasi-calmly adverb
- uncalmly adverb
Etymology
Origin of calmly
Example Sentences
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"I can understand how this decision can come as a surprise for you," he said, adding that "Early June is sufficient time to calmly organise my successor."
From Barron's
“I know which way to go,” he said calmly.
From Literature
He nodded calmly when his sentence was announced, while some members of the public were heard sobbing.
From BBC
They eventually secured the three points in stoppage time as Brahim Diaz teed up La Liga's top scorer Mbappe, who finished calmly for his 23rd goal in the competition this season.
From Barron's
Figueroa blew kisses to his loved ones and stood calmly in his corner as the noise swelled for Ball.
From BBC
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