Word Adverb
calmly
adv.
manner
B1 Intermediate US /ˈkɑɫmɫi/ UK /kˈɑːmli/ calm·ly
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.”
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.
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated