Quiet

/ˈkwaɪ.ət/

The meaning and definition of Quiet, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb

To become quiet, silent, still, tranquil, calm.
“When you quiet, we can start talking.”
To cause someone to become quiet.
“Can you quiet your child? He's making lots of noise.”

adjective

With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise.
“I can't hear the music; it is too quiet.”
Having little motion or activity; calm.
“a quiet night at home”

Synonyms quiet down quieten slow unbusy modest plain

Antonyms loud sounded vocal

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