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calmly, adv.|ˈkɑːmlɪ| [f. calm a. + -ly2.] In a calm manner; tranquilly, without agitation.
1597Hooker Eccl. Pol. v. lxxix. §14 By quiet speech did thus calmly disclose itself. 1624Capt. Smith Virginia v. 178 This threatning gust passed ouer more calmlier then was expected. 1671Milton P.R. iii. 43 To whom our Saviour calmly thus replied. 1712Addison Spect. No. 295 ⁋1 When her Passion would let her argue calmly. 1856Froude Hist. Eng. (1858) I. v. 424 They..settled themselves calmly down to transact..the ordinary business. |