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calmly

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/ˈkɑːmli/ · calm-ly

in a quiet and peaceful manner, without agitation.

Meanings

adverbformal

in a quiet and peaceful manner, without agitation.

خاموش اور پُرامن طریقے سے، بے پناہ اضطراب کے بغیر۔

پرامن طور پر

pur aman tor par

Synonyms

peacefullytranquillyserenelyسکون سےپرامن طور پرخاموشی سے

Antonyms

anxiouslyrestlesslynervouslyپریشانی سےبےچینی سےعجلت میں

Common Collocations

  • speak calmly
  • react calmly
  • breathe calmly

Example Sentences

She spoke calmly in the face of adversity.

اس نے مشکلات کے باوجود سکون سے بات کی。

Us ne mushkilat ke bawajood sukoon se baat ki.

He handled the situation calmly and effectively.

اس نے اس صورتحال کو پُرامن طور پر اور مؤثر طریقے سے سنبھالا۔

Us ne is soorat-e-haal ko pur aman tor par aur mo'asser tareeqe se sambhala.

They sat calmly in the park, enjoying the view.

وہ پارک میں سکون سے بیٹھے، منظر کا لطف اٹھا رہے تھے۔

Woh park mein sukoon se baithe, manzar ka lutf utha rahe the.

Easily Confused With

calm:Calm is an adjective describing a state, while calmly is an adverb explaining how an action is performed.

Word Family

calm
adjectiveپرامن
calmness
nounسکون

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'calm' as a serene lake, and 'calmly' as how you would walk beside it.

Imagine a still lake with no waves, symbolizing tranquility.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خاموش دل ہے، پر خیال الجھتا ہے، سکون کو دل پانے کی جستجو ہے۔

Khamosh dil hai, par khayal uljhta hai, sukoon ko dil pane ki juztju hai.

The heart is silent, yet thoughts intertwine, in search of gaining tranquility within.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

سکون میں ہی کامیابی ہے۔

Sukoon mein hi kamiyabi hai.

Success lies in calmness.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "calm" — free from agitation or strong emotion

First known use: 14th century

The word 'calmly' has evolved from the Old English 'caelm' meaning tranquility, through Middle English to its current form.