quietly
adverb
- without making much noise
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt.li/ / /ˈkwaɪ.ət.li/
adv
Etymology: From Middle English quietely, quyetly, equivalent to quiet + -ly.
- In a quiet manner.
“When Timothy and Julia hurried up the staircase to the bedroom floor, where a considerable commotion was taking place, Tim took Barry Leach with him.[…]. The captive made no resistance and came not only quietly but in a series of eager little rushes like a timid dog on a choke chain.”