calmly

English

Etymology

calm + -ly

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈkɑː(ɹ)m.li/
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Adverb

calmly (comparative more calmly, superlative most calmly)

  1. In a calm manner.
    • 1956 [1880], Johanna Spyri, Heidi, translation of original by Eileen Hall, page 84:
      She ran to the door and there beheld the ragged street urchin calmly playing his organ.

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