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quiet — making little or no noise

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: making little or no noise

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkwaɪət/

Example Sentences

  • My brother is surprisingly quiet when he's eating pizza.
  • The library was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
  • She spoke in a quiet voice so her parents wouldn't hear her phone call.

quiet

ADJECTIVE

[/ˈkwaɪət/]

making little or no noise

a young girl carefully turns the pages of her book while sitting at a wooden table. She moves slowly and deliberately to avoid making any sound with the paper. A boy nearby reads silently with his finger following the words on the page. Both children have calm, focused expressions as they concentrate on their books. A librarian in the background walks softly between the shelves carrying books. Other readers sit peacefully throughout the room, all absorbed in silent reading.  an environment making little or no noise
💡 Concept

a young girl carefully turns the pages of her book while sitting at a wooden table. She moves slowly and deliberately to avoid making any sound with the paper. A boy nearby reads silently with his finger following the words on the page. Both children have calm, focused expressions as they concentrate on their books. A librarian in the background walks softly between the shelves carrying books. Other readers sit peacefully throughout the room, all absorbed in silent reading. an environment making little or no noise

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈkwaɪət/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkwaɪət/

🌳Etymology

Rootquiet

Origin

The word derives from Latin 'quietus', meaning 'calm' or 'at rest'. It entered English through Old French 'quyet' during the Middle English period, retaining its original sense of peaceful repose and tranquility.

Breakdown

Latin 'quietus' (calm, at rest) → Old French 'quyet' → Middle English and Modern English 'quiet'. The root conveys the notion of being undisturbed or in a state of rest.

🎵Rhyme

diet
riot
pilot

🔗Collocations

keep quiet
quiet voice
quiet neighborhood
quiet down
quiet life
peace and quiet

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“My brother is surprisingly quiet when he's eating pizza.”

“The library was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.”

“She spoke in a quiet voice so her parents wouldn't hear her phone call.”

“The baby finally went quiet after two hours of crying.”

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