QUIETLY Synonyms: 6 Similar and Opposite Words

quietly

adverb

Definition of quietly

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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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

movably

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of quietly But Sione Vaki was quietly putting together an excellent training camp last year when healthy. — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 22 July 2026 Most of them are drafting these policies right now, quietly, with very little to go on, and the terms will be set by whoever shows up with a proposal first. — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Sweeney and Braun have quietly become one of Hollywood's most talked-about couples after first being linked in September 2025. — Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026 In the monitoring room, screens blinked and maps pulsed, quietly charting what was happening underground. — Andrei Popoviciu, The Dial, 21 July 2026 Kernell’s luminous third drama is a quietly devastating portrait of love, resilience, and the enduring strength of Sámi women. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 21 July 2026 The offer does not include the retailer’s New York flagship, opened in 2024 in NoHo and quietly shuttered at the end of last May. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 July 2026 Quiet Culinary Powerhouse Asturias has quietly become one of Spain’s most exciting culinary destinations. — Nigel Hack, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for quietly

Adverb

Owner Dan Weinberger told the Star-Telegram while a lot of progress has been made to accommodate more people, there are still a few finishing touches that need to be completed.

— Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Jackson County is still facing a separate lawsuit by the Independence and Fort Osage school districts in opposition to the three-year tax credit program.

— Ilana Arougheti July 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026