quiet — making little or no noise
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: making little or no noise
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkwaɪət/
Korean meaning: 조용한, 소음이 없는
Korean pronunciation: **콰**이엇
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
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Origin
라틴어 'quietus'(평온한, 휴식하는)에서 유래되었습니다. 중세 프랑스어를 거쳐 영어로 들어왔으며, '평화로운 휴식'이라는 원래 의미를 유지하고 있습니다.
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“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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