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| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | quietly |
| Synonyms: | collectedly, composedly, coolly, easily, evenly, motionlessly, peacefully, sedately, serenely, smoothly, tranquilly, unexcitedly, unhurriedly |
| Main Entry: | leisurely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | casually, unhurriedly |
| Synonyms: | at one's convenience, at one's leisure, calmly, comfortably, composedly, deliberately, dilatorily, easily, gradually, inactively, indolently, laggardly, langorously, languidly, lazily, lethargically, lingeringly, listlessly, slowly, sluggishly, taking one's time, tardily, torpidly, with delay, without haste |
| Notes: | leisured means free from duties or responsibilities, while leisurely means in an unhurried or relaxed manner |
| Antonyms: | hectically, hurriedly |
| Main Entry: | mildly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | gently |
| Synonyms: | blandly, calmly, compassionately, delicately, genially, gingerly, imperturbably, indifferently, kindly, lightly, meekly, moderately, mollifyingly, patiently, quietly, softly, soothingly, temperately, tenderly, tepidly, tolerantly, tranquilly |
| Antonyms: | harshly, roughly, violently |
| Main Entry: | passively |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | indifferently |
| Synonyms: | calmly, peaceably, peacefully, quietly, without resistance |
| Main Entry: | patiently |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | suffering without complaint |
| Synonyms: | bravely, calmly, dispassionately, enduringly, forbearingly, impassively, imperturbably, meekly, quietly, resignedly, submissively, tolerantly |
| Main Entry: | reasonably |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | to a moderate degree |
| Synonyms: | calmly, evenly, fairly, gently, leniently, mildly, moderately, prudently, sparingly, temperately, tolerantly |
| Main Entry: | sedately |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | quietly |
| Synonyms: | calmly, composedly, serenely, staidly |
| Main Entry: | silently |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | without noise |
| Synonyms: | as still as a mouse, calmly, mutely, noiselessly, quietly, soundlessly, speechlessly, stilly, without a sound, wordlessly |
| Main Entry: | slowly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | moderately |
| Synonyms: | calmly, casually, deliberately, gently, gradually, haltingly, languidly, lazily, leisurely, nonchalantly, unhurriedly |
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