quiet

US /ˈkwaɪɪt/

UK /'kwaɪət/

A1

adjective

  • Free from disturbance; tranquil.
  • Hidden, or done in a private way
  • Not busy; inactive.
  • Not loud; making very little sound
  • Not inclined to talk much; reserved.
  • Making little or no noise.

other

  • To make someone or something silent.
  • To make (someone or something) silent or calmer.

verb

  • To cause to become calmer or less loud

other

  • The state of making little or no noise.
  • The state of being silent or calm.

other

  • To become silent or calmer.

Examples

The house was eerily quiet.

Keep the patient as quiet as possible.