Definition for QUI'ET-LY

QUI'ET-LY, adv.

  1. In a quiet state; without motion; in a state of rest; as, to lie or sit quietly.
  2. Without tumult, alarm, dispute or disturbance; peaceably; as, to live quietly.
  3. Calmly; without agitation or violent emotion; patiently; Submit quietly to unavoidable evils.

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