calmly

calmly
(Roget's IV) modif.
Syn. quietly, unexcitedly, tranquilly, unconcernedly, serenely, coolly, confidently, sedately, collectedly, composedly, placidly, smoothly, reposefully, impassively, restfully, motionlessly, uninterruptedly, peacefully, naturally, comfortably, unhurriedly, unconfusedly, imperturbably, without anxiety, without fuss, free from agitation, dully, phlegmatically, stolidly, without further ado, without fuss and feathers*; see also easily 1 , evenly 1 .
Ant. excitedly*, agitatedly, wildly.

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