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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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishQUIET | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   QUIET definition: 1. making very little noise: 2. having little activity or excitement and few people: 3. A quiet…. Learn more.

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   1. a. : free from noise or uproar : still. a quiet room. The lights went down and the theater became quiet. b. : making or involving no noise or very little noise. a quiet motor. a quiet conversation. Everyone suddenly went quiet. Please be quiet —people are trying to study. c. : tending to speak very little : not loquacious.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › quietQuiet - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   1 day ago · To be quiet means you don't make any noise. When you’re trying not to wake a sleeping lion, you will be quiet when you run by it. The versatile quiet, which can be a noun, adjective, or verb (to quiet others), is one of those words that is best understood through its antonyms — loud or hectic.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishquiet adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   (of a person) tending not to talk very much. She was quiet and shy. (of a feeling or an attitude) definite but not expressed in an obvious way. He had an air of quiet authority.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishQUIET definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Someone or something that is quiet makes only a small amount of noise. Tania kept the children reasonably quiet and contented. A quiet murmur passed through the classroom. The airlines have invested enormous sums in new, quieter aircraft. Synonyms: soft, low, muted, lowered More Synonyms of quiet.

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   Quiet definition: making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound. See examples of QUIET used in a sentence.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishQUIET | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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   QUIET definition: 1. making little or no noise: 2. without much noise or activity: 3. If someone is quiet, they do…. Learn more.

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   making no disturbance or trouble; not turbulent; peaceable: The factions remained quiet for twenty years. motionless or moving very gently: quiet waters. free from disturbing thoughts, emotions, etc.; mentally peaceful: a quiet conscience.

10. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › quietquiet - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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    Sep 27, 2024 · quiet (comparative quieter or more quiet, superlative quietest or most quiet) With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise.

11. www.thefreedictionary.com › quietQuiet - definition of quiet by The Free Dictionary

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    1. Making or characterized by little or no noise: a quiet library; a quiet street; a quiet, well tuned engine. 2. a. Free of turmoil and agitation; calm: a quiet lake; a quiet place in the country. b. Providing or allowing relaxation; restful; soothing: a quiet afternoon nap; a quiet tune on the flute. 3.