quietly
Britishadverb
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in a quiet manner
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between you and me; confidentially
Example Sentences
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The result is neither winter nor spring, but something that holds both: earthy, sweet, quietly radiant.
From Salon
The couple's social media accounts also appear to have quietly disappeared.
From BBC
Get through that unscathed and, whisper it quietly, Liverpool fans may well start to genuinely believe that they can do something beautiful indeed.
From BBC
In this castle of constant anxiety, the salmon has quietly emerged as the most coveted resource of all.
From Salon
U.S. officials, including Rubio, have quietly been engaging with discussions with Cuban officials and intermediaries.
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