Quietly
Example: She speaks quietly in the library
Definition
"Quietly" is an adverb describing the action of doing something in a soft, low, or subdued manner, often to avoid making noise or attracting attention. For example, in "She speaks quietly in the library," it indicates speaking with minimal sound.
Etymology
The word "quietly" originates from the adjective "quiet," which comes from the Latin word 'quietus,' meaning 'restful' or 'at peace.' The suffix '-ly' was added to form an adverb, indicating the manner in which an action is performed. Did you know? The Latin root 'quietus' also gave rise to words like 'quiet' and 'quietude.'
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"Quietly" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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