adverb

calmly

calmly, peacefully, quietly

He spoke calmly and clearly.

He spoke calmly and clearly.

She handled the situation very calmly.

She handled the situation very calmly.

to do (sth.) calmly He spoke calmly and clearly.

Synonyms: peacefully, quietly, serenely; Antonyms: excitedly, nervously, frantically

From 'calm' + '-ly' (adverb-forming suffix).

It describes an action done in a 'calm' way. If you are calm, you act calmly.

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