calmly

adverbcommon in dialogue

United Kingdom//ˈkɑː(ɹ)m.li//

In a calm manner; coolly.

adverb

1
In a calm manner; coolly.
She ran to the door and there beheld the ragged street urchin calmly playing his organ.
But in the diamond jubilee state coach – this one comes with both suspension and air conditioning – the queen’s hands were folded calmly in her lap.

Etymology

Etymology tree English calm Middle English -ly English -ly English calmly From calm + -ly.

Forms

comparative: more calmly
superlative: most calmly

calm · Peaceful, quiet, especially free from anger and anxiety.calmed · Having been made calmer.calming · That calms; soothing, relaxing

calmly · In a calm manner; coolly.

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