Quiet (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound; "a quiet audience at the concert"; "the room was dark and quiet".
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Meaning 2
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves; "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"; "unruffled water".
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Meaning 3
Characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity; "a quiet life"; "a quiet throng of onlookers"; "quiet peace-loving people"; "the factions remained quiet for almost 10 years".
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Examples
- She prefers to live in a quiet neighborhood with less noise pollution.
- The librarian reminded everyone to maintain a quiet tone in the library.
- He moved to a quiet island in search of solace after the accident.
- Despite their loud celebrations last night, the couple maintained a quiet relationship with their neighbors.
- In contrast to his usual restless demeanor, the young man seemed surprisingly quiet after meditating.
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Meaning 4
Not showy or obtrusive; "clothes in quiet good taste".
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Meaning 5
In a softened tone; "hushed voices"; "muted trumpets"; "a subdued whisper"; "a quiet reprimand".
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Meaning 6
(of the sun) characterized by a low level of surface phenomena, such as sunspots.
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