quiet

US /ˈkwaɪ.ət/

UK /ˈkwaɪ.ət/

1.

making little or no noise

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The library is a very quiet place.

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Please be quiet, the baby is sleeping.

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silent still hushed

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noisy loud

2.

free from disturbance; calm

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He led a quiet life in the countryside.

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The sea was quiet and still.

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peaceful serene tranquil

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turbulent agitated

1.

make or become quiet

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The teacher tried to quiet the noisy class.

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The storm began to quiet down.

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silence hush calm

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disturb agitate

1.

in a quiet manner

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She spoke very quietly so as not to wake anyone.

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He slipped quietly out of the room.

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silently softly calmly

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loudly noisily

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keep something quiet