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   quiet

   /ˈkwʌɪət/

   adjective

   • 1. making little or no noise: "the car has a quiet, economical engine" Similar silentstillhushednoiselesssoundlessmutedumbspeechlessvoicelessunspeakingsoftlowloweredmutedmuffledfaintindistinctinaudibledullhushedwhisperedstifledsuppressedOpposite loud
   • ▪ (of a place, period of time, or situation) without much activity, disturbance, or excitement: "the street below was quiet, little traffic braving the snow" Similar peacefulsleepytranquilcalmstillrelaxingsoothingpleasantrestfulundisturbedfree from disturbancefree from interruptionfree from interferenceuntroubledunfrequentedprivatesecludedsequesteredretiredisolatedout of the wayoff the beaten tracksolitaryOpposite busy
   • ▪ without being disturbed or interrupted: "all he wanted was a quiet drink" Similar peacefulsleepytranquilcalmstillrelaxingsoothingpleasantrestfulundisturbedfree from disturbancefree from interruptionfree from interferenceuntroubledunfrequentedprivatesecludedsequesteredretiredisolatedout of the wayoff the beaten tracksolitaryOpposite busy
   • 2. carried out discreetly, secretly, or with moderation: "we wanted a quiet wedding" Similar privateconfidentialsecretdiscreetunofficialoff the recordbetween ourselvesbetween you and me (and the bedpost/gatepost/doorpost/wall)Opposite public
   • ▪ (of a person) mild and reserved by nature: "his quiet, middle-aged parents" Similar calmequableserenecomposedcool, calm, and collectedplaciduntroubledpeacefulpeaceabletranquilgentlemildphlegmaticimperturbableunexcitablemoderatereserveduncommunicativeunresponsivetaciturnsecretivewithdrawnsilentmeekmousyretiringreticentunforthcomingshyself-effacingdiffidentmodesttemperaterestrainedunassumingunassertiveunemotionalinformal:unflappablerare:equanimous
   • ▪ expressed in a restrained or understated way: "Molly spoke with quiet confidence"
   • ▪ (of a colour or garment) unobtrusive; not bright or showy. Similar unobtrusiveunostentatiousunpretentiousrestrainedreservedsoftpalepastelmutedunderstatedsubduedsubtlelow-keyconservativesoberplainordinaryOpposite loud

   noun

   • 1. absence of noise or bustle; silence; calm: "the ringing of the telephone shattered the early morning quiet"
   • ▪ freedom from disturbance or interruption by others: "he understood her wish for peace and quiet"
   • ▪ a peaceful or settled state of affairs in social or political life: "after several months of comparative quiet, the scandal re-erupted in August"

   verb

   • 1. make or become silent, calm, or still: North American "there are ways of quieting kids down"

   Word Origin Middle English (originally as a noun denoting peace as opposed to war): via Old French, based on Latin quies, quiet- ‘repose, quiet’.

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2. whisperroom.com › tips › 7-benefits-of-silence-why7 Benefits of Silence: Why We Need Less Noise | WhisperRoom™

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   Jun 21, 2024 · 1. Enhanced Concentration: Silence creates an environment conducive to focus and concentration, allowing you to perform tasks more effectively. One of the major reasons why silence has become an important part of everyday life is the ability to focus as the modern world and its various noises enter your brain all at once.

3. builtin.com › articles › quiet-firingQuiet Firing: 5 Signs to Look Out For | Built In

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   Jun 18, 2024 · When a manager quietly fires someone, that means they fail to provide adequate training, support and career development to an employee. Quiet quitting, on the other hand, is carried out by an employee, and happens when the employee is disengaged from their work and not putting in any extra effort.

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4. phrasesdirectory.com › metaphors-for-quiet30 Metaphors for Quiet: The Language of Silence - Phrases ...

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   Jun 3, 2024 · Quiet is like a calm lake without a ripple, as still as the night. If you want to discover more similes related to quiet, you can check out this resource: Similes for Quiet. Additionally, if you’re interested in idioms associated with quiet, you can explore them here: Idioms for Quiet. What is a Metaphor for Quiet?

5. 7esl.com › be-quiet10+ Ways to Ask Someone to Be Quiet in English • 7ESL

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   Jun 3, 2024 · These are simple, nonverbal ways of indicating that someone should be quiet. They can be used in any situation, but are more common in informal settings. They are not typically appropriate for use in formal settings, such as a business meeting or a classroom. “Quiet, please” or “Could you please be quiet?”

6. teamflect.com › blog › employee-engagementQuiet Hiring: Definition. Benefits. Drawbacks. A 2024 Guide.

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   Jun 14, 2024 · While some voices have proclaimed in clickbait post titles that quiet hiring is the so-called “Employer response” to quiet quitting. The two concepts are linked only by name alone. Although, it is possible for quiet hiring to be one of the quintessential causes of quiet quitting.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › keep quietKeep quiet - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Jun 21, 2024 · verb. refrain from divulging sensitive information; keep quiet about confidential information.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › quiet quitQuiet quit - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Jun 4, 2024 · IPA guide. Other forms: quiet quitting; quiet quits; quiet quitted; quiet quitter. Definitions of quiet quit. verb. do as little work as possible due to job dissatisfaction.