QUIETLY
Scrabble letter values: Q10U1I1E1T1L1Y4 = 19
Definition
- adverb with low volume. — synonyms: softly
- adverb with little or no sound.
- adverb with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly'). — synonyms: quiet
- adverb in a restful manner. — synonyms: restfully
Examples
- “speak softly but carry a big stick”
- “she spoke quietly to the child”
- “the radio was playing softly”