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calmly

UK/ˈkɑː(ɹ)m.li/ US/ˈkɑlmli/ fairly common

adverb

1.

with self-possession (especially in times of stress)

  • “he spoke calmly to the rioting students”
2.

in a sedate manner

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Origin

From calm + -ly.

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