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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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   What does quiet mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! 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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   What does a quiet person mean?

   • v. 1. making little or no noise or sound: quiet neighbors. 2. free or comparatively free from noise: a quiet street. 3. silent: Be quiet! 4. restrained in speech or manner: a quiet person. 5. free from disturbance or tumult; peaceful: a quiet life.

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   What does a quiet place mean?

   • 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.

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   What is a synonym for quiet?

   • Quiet is silence. He called for quiet and announced that the next song was in our honor. Jeremy wants some peace and quiet before his big match. Synonyms: peace, rest, tranquillity, ease More Synonyms of quiet If you are quiet, you are not saying anything. I told them to be quiet and go to sleep.

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   What is the difference between quiet and silent?

   • Quiet means making little or no noise. Silent means not talking or making any sound. For example, children are quiet at the library and the room became silent when the principal entered.

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   What is the difference between quiet and still?

   • Quietmeans making little or no noise. Stillmeans not moving. Children are quiet at the library. The room was still as the last shot of the game was made.

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     ALBEIT definition: 1. although: 2. although: 3. despite the...

   • Quiet: Malay Translation

     QUIET translate: diam, damai, tenteram, lembut, tenang,...

   • Quiet: German Translation

     QUIET translate: ruhig, ruhig, ruhig, unauffällig, die Ruhe,...

   • Quiet: Thai Translation

     QUIET translate: สงบเสงี่ยม, สงบ, เงียบ, ไม่สดใส, ความเงียบ,...

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   The meaning of QUIET is the quality or state of being quiet : tranquility. How to use quiet in a sentence.

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

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   1. characterized by an absence or near absence of noise: a quiet street. 2. characterized by an absence of turbulent motion or disturbance; peaceful, calm, or tranquil: a quiet glade; the sea is quiet tonight. 3. free from activities, distractions, worries, etc; untroubled: a quiet life; a quiet day at work.

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   A quiet person behaves in a calm way and is not easily made angry or upset. He's a nice quiet man. Synonyms: reserved , retiring , shy , collected More Synonyms of quiet

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   4 days 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.