quiet

/kwˈa‍ɪ‍ət/

/ˈkwaɪət/

[adjective] [noun] [verb] [adverb]

quiet

[ADJECTIVE]

making very little noise or no noise at all

antonyms : noisy

(of a person) not talking too much

having low level of activity or motion

antonyms : unquiet

not showy or obtrusive

synonyms : restrained

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

synonyms : placid

in a softened tone

synonyms : hushed

muted

subdued

(of the sun) characterized by a low level of surface phenomena, such as sunspots

antonyms : active

Quiet

[NOUN]

the absence of sound

synonyms : silence

antonyms : sound

a period of calm weather

synonyms : lull

an untroubled state; free from disturbances

synonyms : tranquility

tranquillity

a disposition free from stress or emotion

synonyms : placidity

to quiet

MAIN VERB

make calm or still

synonyms : calm

antonyms : agitate

become quiet or quieter

synonyms : hush

antonyms : louden

quiet

[ADVERB]

with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')

synonyms : quietly

antonyms : unquietly

Examples

1. The library is often quiet during weekdays.

2. The office is usually quiet around lunchtime.

3. His quiet personality hides his incredible talent for music.

4. Be quiet, please.

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