Quieter Meaning in English
word · lemma: quiet
/ˈkwaɪətɝ/
KWY-uh-ter
/kwˈaɪətɐ/
KWY-uh-tuh
Definition
The comparative form of 'quiet', used to describe something or someone that makes less noise or is calmer than another.
Usage & Nuances
'Quieter' is used for comparisons: 'quieter than.' Can refer to noise level or a calm atmosphere. Be careful not to confuse with 'quite' (meaning 'very'). Common in both spoken and written English.
Spanish: más silencioso - más tranquiloPortuguese (BR): mais silencioso - mais tranquiloPortuguese (PT): mais silencioso - mais calmoChinese (Simplified): 更安静Chinese (Traditional): 更安靜Hindi: और शांतArabic: أكثر هدوءاًBengali: অধিক শান্ত - কম শব্দ হয়Russian: тише - спокойнееJapanese: 静かなほう - 静かVietnamese: yên tĩnh hơnKorean: 더 조용한Turkish: daha sessizUrdu: زیادہ پرسکون - کم شورIndonesian: lebih tenang - lebih hening
Example Sentences
My new car is quieter than my old one.
basic
Please be quieter in the library.
basic
The countryside is quieter than the city.
basic
Can you talk a bit quieter? I'm trying to concentrate.
natural
It gets quieter here after 10 p.m.
natural
I like working when the house is quieter and everyone is asleep.
natural