quiet
/ˈkwaɪ.ət/
noun/ˈkwaɪ.ət/
/ˈkwaɪ.ət/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · noun
The absence of sound; quietness.
“There was a strange quiet in the normally very lively plaza.”
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Meaning 2 · noun
The absence of movement; stillness, tranquility
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Meaning 3 · verb
To become quiet, silent, still, tranquil, calm.
“When you quiet, we can start talking.”
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Meaning 4 · verb
To cause someone to become quiet.
“Can you quiet your child? He's making lots of noise.”
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Meaning 5 · adjective
With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise.
“I can't hear the music; it is too quiet.”
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Meaning 6 · adjective
Having little motion or activity; calm.
“a quiet night at home”
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Meaning 7 · adjective
Not busy, of low quantity.
“Business was quiet for the season.”
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Meaning 8 · adjective
Not talking much or not talking loudly; reserved.
“He's a very quiet man usually, but is very chatty after a few beers.”
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Meaning 9 · adjective
Not showy; undemonstrative.
“a quiet dress”
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Meaning 10 · adjective
Requiring little or no interaction.
“a quiet install”
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Meaning 11 · interjection
Be quiet.
“Quiet! The children are sleeping.”
How this word is used
- Everyday “There was a strange quiet in the normally very lively plaza.”
- Everyday “When you quiet, we can start talking.”
- General “Can you quiet your child? He's making lots of noise.”
- Everyday “I can't hear the music; it is too quiet.”
- General “a quiet night at home”
- General “Business was quiet for the season.”
- General “He's a very quiet man usually, but is very chatty after a few beers.”
- General “a quiet dress”
- General “a quiet install”
- Everyday “Quiet! The children are sleeping.”
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