quietly

/ ˈkwaɪətlɪ /

adverb

1. in a quiet manner

2. between you and me; confidentially

Example Sentences

Newcastle were back in the Champions League – and they were not about to quietly take their seat at Europe's top table as they faced Barcelona, the five-time winners.

From BBC

“It made me think much more about staying alive,” he said quietly.

From Los Angeles Times

And from “Demon Slayer,” to the little Labubus hanging from your bag, to the inescapable songs of “KPop Demon Hunters,” Americans are quietly signaling their fatigue with the tired predictability of Western media.

From Salon

By the time Clinton’s second term ended, the initiative quietly disappeared, only to be mentioned in passing in Clinton’s memoir.

From Salon

Try deliberately scheduling short breaks between activities, even just 5–10 minutes to stretch, get a drink, step outside or sit quietly.

From BBC

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