B2adverbemotionspsychology
US/ˈkɑːm.li/
UK/ˈkɑːm.li/
in a quiet, relaxed way, without showing worry or anger
In context
The flight attendant calmly explained what to do in an emergency.
Even when the customer shouted, she replied calmly.
Try to breathe calmly before you start your presentation.
Words that go with calmly
verb + adverb
- speak calmlySpeak calmly and the children will listen.
- react calmlyShe reacted calmly to the bad news.
- wait calmlyPassengers waited calmly for the next train.
- say calmly'We will fix it,' the manager said calmly.
adverb + verb
- calmly explainThe doctor calmly explained the test results.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Please keep calmly.Correct: Please keep calm.