QUIETLY Synonyms: 6 Similar and Opposite Words

quietly

adverb

Definition of quietly next

as in still

without motion she stood quietly behind the curtains, hoping to scare her sister when she came into the room

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movably

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Recent Examples of quietly Vietnam Vietnam has quietly become one of the strongest cyber defense states in the world. —

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FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026 In many boardrooms, AI adoption has quietly become a status signal rather than a performance discipline. —

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Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for quietly

still

Adverb

Average transaction values for travel are still high, more than $31,000, but travelers are scrutinizing their receipts and pushing back when rate hikes don't come with better service.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
While the race idolaters had hoped Victor Wembanyama would surpass him, Nikola Jokic is still the best player in the NBA.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026