quietly
beginnerA2/ˈkwaɪətli/ · qui-et-ly
In a quiet manner; with little or no noise.
Meanings
In a quiet manner; with little or no noise.
خاموشی سے; بہت کم یا بغیر آواز کے.
خاموشی سے
khamoshi se
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- speak quietly
- move quietly
- whisper quietly
Example Sentences
She spoke quietly during the meeting.
اس نے میٹنگ کے دوران خاموشی سے بات کی.
Us ne meeting ke doran khamoshi se baat ki.
They walked quietly through the library.
وہ لائبریری میں خاموشی سے چلے.
Woh library mein khamoshi se chale.
He quietly closed the door behind him.
اس نے خاموشی سے دروازہ بند کیا.
Us ne khamoshi se darwaza band kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Imagine a mouse sneaking quietly.
A peaceful library setting with people quietly reading.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خاموش رہنا ہے تو سب سن کر بھی خاموش رہو
Khamosh rehna hai to sab sun kar bhi khamosh raho
If you must remain silent, listen carefully yet stay quiet.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
خاموشی بھی ایک جواب ہے
Khamoshi bhi aik jawab hai
Silence is also an answer.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "quyetly" — in a quiet manner
First known use: 14th century
The word derives from the Middle English 'quyet,' which has roots in Old French and Latin, evolving to describe a state of stillness or absence of noise.