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
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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