🇬🇧 Quietly meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

"Quietly" means doing something without making much sound. When you move or speak quietly, you are trying not to be heard, like when you tiptoe past a sleeping baby or whisper so you don’t disturb anyone around you.

We quietly tiptoed into the kitchen, and the fridge light turned on like a snitching spotlight.

The goldfish quietly watched me do my homework, clearly judging my math skills.

I quietly practiced my evil laugh in my pillow so nobody would suspect my plans.

I quietly opened the cookie jar, but my stomach growled loudly and ruined the plan.

Owls can fly very quietly thanks to their special feathers, which helps them sneak up on snacks that never hear them coming.

A little girl sees a dog sleep in a box. She moves quietly, sits quietly, opens her hand quietly, puts food quietly, and whispers quietly. The dog wakes, licks her hand, and they both smile. She feels warm and happy and hugs the box. She leaves the room quietly so the dog can sleep.

This word is at the A1 level, which means it is one of the first words you learn when starting English. It’s commonly used in everyday conversations and helps you communicate basic ideas like greetings, family, or daily activities.

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