adv in a quiet state or manner; without motion; in a state of rest; as, to lie or sit quietly.
2. quietly ·adv without tumult, alarm, dispute, or disturbance; peaceably; as, to live quietly; to sleep quietly.
3. quietly ·adv calmly, without agitation or violent emotion; patiently; as, to submit quietly to unavoidable evils.
4. quietly ·adv noiselessly; silently; without remark or violent movement; in a manner to attract little or no observation; as, he quietly left the room.