To calmly do something is to behave in a calm and sensible way. When you are calmly handling a difficult situation, you are not acting out of anger or frustration.
The patient was calm and kept her composure during the surgery.
She was calm and collected while giving her testimony.
adverb
in a sedate manner
Synonyms:
ADV
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
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The pugilist began the fight calmly.
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He calmly confessed to perpetrating the attack.
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We should calmly postpone for a month.
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All that is needed is to calmly and methodically add to the encyclopedia.
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Joe calmly takes the battery out of the detonator.
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Settle any disputes calmly and courteously, please.
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Kelsey calmly reports the incident at the nearest police station.
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He spoke out calmly and passionately for the Adirondack Park.
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A blase Paolo calmly leaves with the girl from Gucci.
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The right thing to do is to calmly and civilly discuss the matter.