quiet
word
/ˈkwaɪət/
KWY-uht
/kwˈaɪət/
KWY-uht
Definition
When a place, person, or situation makes little or no noise; also describes someone who doesn't talk much or is calm.
Usage & Nuances
'Quiet' is used for both the absence of noise and a calm atmosphere or personality. Common collocations: 'quiet room', 'keep quiet', 'quiet person'. Not as strong as 'silent'. Don't confuse with 'quite' (very, completely) which is a different word.
Spanish: silencioso - tranquiloPortuguese (BR): quieto - silenciosoPortuguese (PT): quieto - silenciosoChinese (Simplified): 安静 - 静悄悄Chinese (Traditional): 安靜 - 靜悄悄Hindi: शांतArabic: هادئ - ساكنBengali: চুপ - শান্তRussian: тихий - спокойныйJapanese: 静かな - おとなしいVietnamese: yên tĩnh - trầm lặngKorean: 조용한Turkish: sessiz - sakinUrdu: خاموش - پرسکونIndonesian: tenang - sunyi
Example Sentences
Let's find a quiet place to talk.
natural
He stayed quiet during the meeting.
natural
I love the quiet after it snows.
natural
Please be quiet in the library.
basic
It is very quiet at night.
basic
She is a quiet student.
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