English dictionary
quiet
adjectivePronunciation
ˈkwaɪ.ɪt
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- (of the sun) characterized by a low level of surface phenomena, such as sunspots
adjective
- (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
adjective
- in a softened tone
adjective
- not showy or obtrusive
adjective
- free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound
adjective
- characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
adverb
- with little or no activity or no agitation (‘quiet’ is a nonstandard variant for ‘quietly’)
noun
- a disposition free from stress or emotion
noun
- the absence of sound
noun
- an untroubled state; free from disturbances
noun
- a period of calm weather
verb
- make calm or still
verb
- become quiet or quieter
Example sentences
a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay
the quiet waters of a lagoon
a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky
a smooth channel crossing
scarcely a ripple on the still water
hushed voices
muted trumpets
a subdued whisper
a quiet reprimand
clothes in quiet good taste
a quiet audience at the concert
the room was dark and quiet
a quiet life
a quiet throng of onlookers
quiet peace-loving people
the factions remained quiet for almost 10 years
her hands rested quietly in her lap
the rock star was quietly led out the back door
sit here as quiet as you can
he needed silence in order to sleep
the street was quiet
there was a lull in the storm
quiet the dragons of worry and fear
The audience fell silent when the speaker entered