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Definition of 'quiet'English
Adjective
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With little or no sound; free from of disturbing noise.
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Having little motion or activity; calm.
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Not busy, of low quantity.
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Not talking much or not talking loudly; reserved.
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Not showy; undemonstrative.
- a quiet''' dress; '''quiet''' colours; a '''quiet movement
Synonyms
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Antonyms
* loud
* sounded
* vocal
Verb
( en-verb)
To become quiet, silent, still, tranquil, calm.
- When you quiet , we can start talking.
To cause someone to become quiet.
- Can you quiet your child? He's making lots of noise.
- The umpire quieted the crowd, so the game could continue in peace.
Synonyms
* (become quiet) quiet down, quieten
* (cause to become quiet) quiet down, quieten
Noun
( en-noun)
The absence of sound; quietness.
- There was a strange quiet in the normally very lively plaza.
- We need a bit of quiet before we can start the show.
the absence of movement; stillness, tranquility
Usage notes
Often confused with quite .
Related terms
* acquiet
* disquiet
* have a quiet word
* inquietude
* keep quiet
* on the quiet
* peace and quiet
* so quiet/so quiet one can hear a pin drop
* quiesce
* quiet as a mouse
* quiet coach
* quiet down
* quiet enjoyment
* quiet lung
* quiet down
* quiet period
* quietage
* quieten
* quietism
* quietist
* quietly
* quietness
* quietsome
* quietude
* ultraquiet
* unquiet
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