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quiet
Examples
The library was quiet, with only the sound of pages turning.
02
(of a person) not talking too much
Examples
He is a quiet person who prefers listening to speaking.
to quiet
01
to reduce or put an end to noise or disturbance
Transitive: to quiet a noise or place
Examples
The new soundproofing has effectively quieted the external noises.
02
to become calm or silent after a previous state of noise or activity
Intransitive
Examples
After the children finished playing, the room quieted.
quiet
01
used to command or request silence or a reduction in noise levels
Examples
Quiet, please. We're about to begin the lesson.
Lexical Tree
quietly
quietness
unquiet
quiet
