Definition of quietly

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • quietly is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 19
  • quietly is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 19
  • quietly is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 20

Definition of quietly


  • with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly') (adverb)

    Examples

    1. her hands rested quietly in her lap
    2. the rock star was quietly led out the back door

    Synonyms

    1. quiet
  • with low volume (adverb)

    Examples

    1. she spoke quietly to the child

    Synonyms

    1. softly
  • in a restful manner (adverb)

    Synonyms

    1. restfully
  • with little or no sound ()

    Examples

    1. the class was listening quietly and intently
    2. she was crying quietly

See definition of quietly in Merriam Webster