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calmly

adv. manner
B1 Intermediate US //ˈkɑɫmɫi// UK //kˈɑːmli// calm·ly

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.


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.

Synonyms
Origin

From calm + -ly.

Usage

Manner adverb — typically placed after the main verb or at the end of the clause.

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