quiet
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/ˈkwaɪət/
🇬🇧
/ˈkwaɪət/
adjective
A1
making very little noise
The room was quiet when everyone stopped talking.
A1
without many people or much noise
We found a quiet place to read our books.
A1
peaceful and calm
They enjoyed a quiet evening at home.
A1
not talking much
The quiet student sat in the back of the class.
R
not obvious but certain
She spoke with quiet confidence about her plans.
noun
R
calm and peaceful state
After the noise, the quiet was very welcome.
verb
R
to become or make calm
The teacher asked the class to quiet down.
translation
making very little noise; without many people or much noise; peaceful and calm; not talking much; not obvious but certain
calm and peaceful state
to become or make calm
Word Forms
Comparative
quieter
Superlative
quietest
3rd Present
quiets
Progressive
quieting
Past
quieted
Perfect
quieted
Plural
quiets