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1. with low volume

e.g. speak softly but carry a big stick
she spoke quietly to the child
the radio was playing softly

Synonym: softly

2. with little or no sound

e.g. the class was listening quietly and intently
she was crying quietly

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

e.g. her hands rested quietly in her lap
the rock star was quietly led out the back door
sit here as quiet as you can

Synonym: quiet

4. in a restful manner

e.g. the streets are restfully sunny and still for the town is at mass

Synonym: restfully