calmly
/ˈkɑː(ɹ)m.li/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
In a calm manner; coolly.
Adverb
Examples
She ran to the door and there beheld the ragged street urchin calmly playing his organ.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “calmly” mean?
In a calm manner; coolly.
Is “calmly” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.