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quiet
[kwahy-it]
adjective
making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound.
quiet neighbors.
free, or comparatively free, from noise.
a quiet street.
Antonyms: ,Be quiet!
restrained in speech, manner, etc.; saying little.
a quiet person.
free from disturbance or tumult; tranquil; peaceful.
a quiet life.
Synonyms: ,Antonyms:being at rest.
refraining or free from activity, especially busy or vigorous activity.
a quiet Sunday afternoon.
making no disturbance or trouble; not turbulent; peaceable.
The factions remained quiet for twenty years.
motionless or moving very gently.
quiet waters.
Synonyms:Antonyms:free from disturbing thoughts, emotions, etc.; mentally peaceful.
a quiet conscience.
said, expressed, done, etc., in a restrained or unobtrusive way.
a quiet reproach;
a quiet admonition.
not showy or obtrusive; subdued.
quiet colors.
not busy or active.
The stock market was quiet last week.
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
to become quiet (often followed bydown ).
noun
freedom from noise, unwanted sound, etc..
At least there's quiet here.
Synonyms:freedom from disturbance or tumult; tranquility; rest; repose.
This little beach is known for its quiet, but today a rowdy group of tourists is having a clambake.
Synonyms: ,peace; peaceful condition of affairs.
quiet
/ ˈɲɪə /
adjective
characterized by an absence or near absence of noise
a quiet street
characterized by an absence of turbulent motion or disturbance; peaceful, calm, or tranquil
a quiet glade
the sea is quiet tonight
free from activities, distractions, worries, etc; untroubled
a quiet life
a quiet day at work
marked by an absence of work, orders, etc; not busy
the factory is very quiet at the moment
private; not public; secret
a quiet word with someone
free from anger, impatience, or other extreme emotion
a quiet disposition
free from pretentiousness or vain display; modest or reserved
quiet humour
astronomy (of the sun) exhibiting a very low number of sunspots, solar flares, and other surface phenomena; inactive Compare active
noun
the state of being silent, peaceful, or untroubled
without other people knowing; secretly
verb
a less common word for quieten
Other 51Թ Forms
- quieter noun
- quietly adverb
- quietness noun
- unquieted adjective
- unquieting adjective
- ˈܾٲԱ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of quiet1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of quiet1
Idioms and Phrases
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
On their quiet suburban street in Rishon LeZion, just south of Tel Aviv, the roofs of several homes had caved in.
Yes, it may be overbearing, but at its core it’s humble, uniquely delicious and a quiet problem solver.
An eerie quiet hung over the Fashion District in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday.
On Friday morning, the area around MacArthur Park, a longtime immigrant hub west of downtown, was noticeably quieter than usual.
The next morning, Woodson showed up to the quiet Federal Building, where she and a handful of other young women were outnumbered by journalists.
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