calmly

[ kahm-lee, kahlm- ]

adverb

1. without excitement, agitation, or passion:

   He kept his cool throughout, calmly challenging his opponents on alleged facts he believed were wrong.

2. (of wind, waves, etc.) with relatively little force or movement; gently:

   The wind blew calmly as the three of us lay on the beach, lazily passing the time.

Other Word Forms

• qua·si-calm·ly adverb
• un·calm·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of calmly¹

calm ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

The Australian was serene in the lead, calmly keeping himself out of reach of his rivals, as Mercedes' George Russell held off an assault from the second McLaren of Lando Norris for second.

From BBC

With the new calendar year came new, unimaginable challenges, and Redick handled every issue as if calmly sinking a game-winning trey.

From Los Angeles Times

And while she struck a conciliatory tone on the water issue on Friday, calmly describing his tariff threat as “President Trump’s way of communicating,” she is also under considerable domestic pressure on the issue.

From Los Angeles Times

The 34-year-old smiled calmly as the verdict was read on Thursday, according to the Courthouse News Service.

From BBC

Seeing Rose interact with the guest in this way, calmly trading energy with her, it became clear that the mare has met her match: a human who possesses total integrity of feeling.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• coolly
• easily
• peacefully
• serenely
• smoothly