NOISELESSLY Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

noiselessly

adverb

as in quietly

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Recent Examples of noiselessly Small branches can be clipped quickly and almost noiselessly and fashioned into an effective blind in only a few minutes. — Bruce Brady, Outdoor Life, 8 Apr. 2026 On a brilliant midsummer morning, my wife and I stepped into a black Zodiac raft and drifted noiselessly among icebergs five stories high, their emerald and aquamarine walls gleaming above sapphire waters. — Pico Iyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2025

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Riley’s name has been quietly popping up in Heisman Trophy conversations in recent weeks as the 5-foot-10 running back has led the nation in rushing yards for much of the season.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Nov. 2026
Hart saw the Orlando icon in her own restaurant recently and was quietly grateful.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of quietly

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Rounding out the shoe is an outsole in black and a faintly blue translucent rubber.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
The vast, faintly industrial open warehouse incorporates concrete and wood surfaces, and glass walls frame views of the al fresco crowd in the courtyard.

— Jaclyn DeGiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of faintly

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Its low-slung design and softly textured boucle upholstery offer a refreshing alternative to the towering headboards and ornate detailing.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
Short, softly layered, and effortlessly chic, the cut became synonymous with her style, proving that sometimes the simplest looks make the biggest statement.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of softly

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