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adjective

Definition of quietnext
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as in peaceful
free from disturbing noise or uproar left the din of the rock concert and went to a quiet restaurant where we could hear one another talk

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as in silent
mostly or entirely without sound a diver who loves to retreat to the quiet world beneath the surface of the sea

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as in muted
not excessively showy she decided that it would be best to wear a quiet business suit to the job interview

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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance a quiet interlude as the eye of the storm passed over us

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as in secluded
screened or sequestered from view a quiet little house set far back from the street

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as in gentle
not loud in pitch or volume quiet music is generally more relaxing

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quiet

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adverb

as in quietly
without motion lie quiet and no one will guess you're hiding under the bed

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quiet

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noun

ˈkwī-ət How to pronounce quiet (audio)
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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance sailors enjoying the quiet of a clear evening at sea

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as in silence
the near or complete absence of sound new parents appreciating the blessed quiet that comes when their baby finally falls asleep

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quiet

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verb

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as in to cool
to become still and orderly the museum docent told the rowdy youngsters to quiet down for the tour

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as in to calm
to free from distress or disturbance quiet a crying toddler with candy

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as in to silence
to stop the noise or speech of the nanny could quiet unruly children with just a look

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Recent Examples of quiet
Adjective
Start With Confidential One-On-Ones Low engagement is rarely caused by one loud issue; it’s usually rooted in quiet ones. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 With an active legal fight over the quiet period's scope still playing out in the courts, eligible voters should be vigilant about checking their registration status before their states' deadlines, says Edobor. — Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 1 July 2026
Noun
Against this backdrop, the current quiet does not signal restraint. — Will Walters, STAT, 23 Apr. 2026 Rooms The rooms at Senda are designed to blend with the lush backdrop and immerse guests in the quiet of the jungle. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
Verb
For most of the four-game series against the A’s, Angels pitching had been able to quiet the bat of first baseman Nick Kurtz. — Jason Burke, Oc Register, 21 June 2026 His fears about losing followers after revealing his identity were quickly quieted by an outpouring of support. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for quiet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quiet
  1. peaceful
  2. silent
  3. muted
  4. tranquil
  5. secluded
  6. gentle
  7. quietly
  8. restfulness
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  • City officials have repeatedly said the overwhelming majority of those celebrations have been peaceful.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • Rocheport is a historic Missouri River village known for its wineries, walkable downtown, and peaceful small-town atmosphere.
    — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
Definition of peaceful
Adjective
  • And when Cape Verde’s Deroy Duarte evened the score with a right footed shot from a difficult angle at the 59-minute mark, the stunned stadium went silent, minus two small spirited clots of Cape Verde fans in the East end zone seats.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
  • The flags are saved for periodic retirement ceremonies that involve reciting a script, standing at attention, a moment of silent reflection, and the subsequent burning.
    — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
Definition of silent
Adjective
  • Even though Clinton’s remarks Saturday received muted response on cable news due to the heatwave and Trump’s excesses, online the former President deftly tapped into the shifts among Democrats for a more combative approach to curb MAGA.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 July 2026
  • Her bronzed makeup look consisted of taupe eyeshadow, black eyeliner, rosy cheeks, and a muted matte lip.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 July 2026
Definition of muted
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  • Located right across the water from Miami, Key Biscayne is filled with tranquil experiences in nature, delicious dining options with incredible views of the water, and even a little bit of history to explore.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
  • The tranquil beauty of Virginia’s river life unfolds like a folk melody at this waterfront inn located on a private peninsula.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 June 2026
Definition of tranquil
Adjective
  • This drag fellowship begins to wreak havoc in the secluded state that echoes medieval times.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026
  • For time on the water, a private yacht charter is one of the few ways to reach the peninsula's most secluded coves, which are inaccessible by car.
    — Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
Definition of secluded
Adjective
  • The luxurious washes and soaps are gentle on skin for a clean, nourished feeling.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
  • Everywhere, in big cities and small towns, there’s an increase in the adultification of children, even the well-off ones, even the ones raised by gentle parents, even the ones with skate and surf camps, guitar lessons, and college funds.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
Definition of gentle
Adverb
  • Vietnam Vietnam has quietly become one of the strongest cyber defense states in the world.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026
  • That dynamic has quietly transformed the nation’s largest bank into one of corporate America’s most productive CEO pipelines.
    — Ruth Umoh, Fortune, 30 June 2026
Definition of quietly
Noun
  • The proof was in my Oura ring sleep score—96% and optimal restfulness.
    — Brianna Peters, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
  • But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.
    — Marisa McMillan, Outside, 29 Dec. 2025
Definition of restfulness

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“Quiet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiet. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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