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quietly

Adverb

  1. 1

    quietly

    With no sound being heard.

    Korean definition: 아무 소리도 들리지 않게.

    • The audience quietly concentrated on Professor Kim's lecture.

    • After hearing what Min-jun said, Jisu kept her mouth closed and quietly fell into thought.

  2. 2

    quietly

    In a manner of being restrained in speech and gentle in behavior.

    Korean definition: 말이 적고 행동이 얌전하게.

    • During class, Seung-gyu quietly raised his hand, apparently with a question.

    • Jisu spoke quietly so as not to wake her sleeping younger sibling.

  3. 3

    quietly

    Peacefully and without problems.

    Korean definition: 문제가 없이 평안하게.

    • I'm glad today passed quietly.

    • Contrary to our worries, the banquet ended quietly without any incident.

  4. 4

    calmly

    With peace of mind and emotions calmed down.

    Korean definition: 감정이 가라앉아 마음이 평안하게.

    • Perhaps as her heart calmly settled, Yu-min stopped her sorrowful crying.

    • When nobody paid attention to the child's whining, his emotions eventually calmly died down.