silently

Definition

In a silent manner; making no noise.

Etymology

From silent + -ly.

Example Sentences

• "It often happens that the most important results in the natural world are brought about by causes which operate silently, if not imperceptibly."
• "Frederick, I presume, at this late hour of four, may be snatching a morsel of dinner; his orderlies are silently speeding, plans taken, orders given: […]"
• "There never was an English-language text, either in 1561 or 1859. Yule and Burnell have silently provided a translation."

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