Word
calmly
Phoneticscalm·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkɑɫmɫi/
UK/kˈɑːmli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. in a quiet and relaxed way, without showing anger or worry. You use this to describe how someone speaks or acts when they are not stressed.
adv. in a manner free from agitation, anxiety, or anger; characterized by composure.
Examples
“She answered the difficult question calmly.”
“The teacher spoke calmly to settle the noisy class.”
“Despite the chaos around him, he remained calmly focused on the task at hand.”
Examples
simple
“She answered the difficult question calmly.”
contextual
“The teacher spoke calmly to settle the noisy class.”
complex
“Despite the chaos around him, he remained calmly focused on the task at hand.”
Usage
Manner adverb — typically placed after the main verb or at the end of the clause.
Etymology
From calm + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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