definition of
quietly

[1] #1 quietly r. [softly] with low volume; "speak softly but carry a big stick"; "she spoke quietly to the child"; "the radio was playing softly". wn

[2] #2 quietly r. with little or no sound; "the class was listening quietly and intently"; "she was crying quietly". wn

[3] #3 quietly r. [quiet] with little or no activity or no agitation ('quiet' is a nonstandard variant for 'quietly'); "her hands rested quietly in her lap"; "the rock star was quietly led out the back door"; "sit here as quiet as you can". wn

[4] #4 quietly r. [restfully] in a restful manner; "the streets are restfully sunny and still for the town is at mass". wn