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quiet
(of the sun) characterized by a low level of surface phenomena, such as sunspots
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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
“a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay”
adjective
in a softened tone
“hushed voices”
adjective
not showy or obtrusive
“clothes in quiet good taste”
adjective
free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound
“a quiet audience at the concert”
adjective
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
“a quiet life”
adverb
with little or no activity or no agitation (‘quiet’ is a nonstandard variant for ‘quietly’)
“her hands rested quietly in her lap”
noun
a disposition free from stress or emotion
noun
the absence of sound
“he needed silence in order to sleep”
noun
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
noun
a period of calm weather
“there was a lull in the storm”
verb
make calm or still
“quiet the dragons of worry and fear”
verb
become quiet or quieter
“The audience fell silent when the speaker entered”
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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
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