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quiet
US /ˈkwaɪɪt/
・UK /'kwaɪət/
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adj.AdjectiveHidden, or done in a private way
The little town hid a quiet secret
adj.AdjectiveNot loud; making very little sound
The quiet time of year was before all the visitors arrived at the resort
v.t.Transitive VerbTo cause to become calmer or less loud
Please quiet yourselves, I have something to tell you all
adj.AdjectiveFree from disturbance; tranquil.
The sea was quiet this morning.
adj.AdjectiveNot busy; inactive.
Business has been quiet lately.
n. (u.)Uncountable NounThe state of being silent or calm.
I need some quiet to concentrate.
adj.AdjectiveNot inclined to talk much; reserved.
She is a quiet person who doesn't talk much.
v.i.Intransitive VerbTo become silent or calmer.
The children quieted when their father spoke.
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How to Survive a Building Explosion
- It's a quiet start to the day, as the morning sun illuminates the urban paradise below your apartment.
It's a quiet start to the day, as the morning sun illuminates the urban paradise below your apartment.
When Funny Isn't Funny in English
- "Be quiet while dad's driving. No funny business back there."
"Be quiet while dad's driving. No funny business back there."
How 'Quiet Quitting' Became The Next Phase Of The Great Resignation
- This is one example of quiet quitting, a trend that has been dominating social media and especially TikTok.
This is one example of quiet quitting, a trend that has been dominating social media and especially TikTok.
- In July, Zaid Khan, a 24-year-old engineer from New York, posted a video about quiet quitting, and it went viral.
In July, Zaid Khan, a 24-year-old engineer from New York, posted a video about quiet quitting, and it went viral.
How Trump’s Charges Compare to This Past Politician's Scandal | WSJ
- The CEO of the tabloid's publisher, David Pecker, was able to connect her with Trump's lawyer Michael Cohen, who eventually paid her $130,000 to keep quiet.
The CEO of the tabloid's publisher, David Pecker, was able to connect her with Trump's lawyer Michael Cohen, who eventually paid her $130,000 to keep quiet.
- who eventually paid her $130,000 to keep quiet.
who eventually paid her $130,000 to keep quiet.
Things They Don't Tell You About Living Alone
- The first thing you noticed is it's quiet, really quiet.
The first thing you noticed is it's quiet, really quiet.
- really quiet
really quiet
3 ways English learners shoot themselves in the foot!
- has a quiet place to study from when you don't,
has a quiet place to study from when you don't,
- has a quiet place to study from when you don't,
has a quiet place to study from when you don't,
How to Get People to Listen to You | The Harvard Business Review Guide
- Sure, a good listener will be quiet,
Sure, a good listener will be quiet,
- Sure, a good listener will be quiet,
Sure, a good listener will be quiet,
"Attention All Passengers" - Trevor Noah - (Crazy Normal) LONGER RE-RELEASE
- It just fell. Quiet.
It just fell. Quiet.
- Quiet.
Quiet.
15 Useful English Phrases for Travel
- From the energetic excitement of the airport or train station to the colourful cultural experience of a new city, or even the serene sanctuary of a quiet escape;
From the energetic excitement of the airport or train station to the colourful cultural experience of a new city, or even the serene sanctuary of a quiet escape;
- or even the serene sanctuary of a quiet escape; travelling
or even the serene sanctuary of a quiet escape; travelling
Describing and Comparing Things Using AS and AS in English
- So when I got up, I was as quiet as a mouse.
So when I got up, I was as quiet as a mouse.
- Usually they're quiet.
Usually they're quiet.