quiet (EN)

adjective, verb, noun, interjection

adjective “quiet”

1. not loud; without much sound
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   She was so quiet that I could barely hear her words.
2. peaceful and still
   The sea was very quiet that day.
3. not crowded or busy
   The beach remained quieter than usual for a sunny weekend.
4. speaking little or softly
   She remained quiet during the meeting, only speaking when asked a direct question.
5. simple and not attracting attention
   She chose a quiet shade of beige for the living room walls to create a calming atmosphere.

verb “quiet”

1. make someone or something silent or calmer
   The librarian quieted the noisy group of students with a stern look.
2. become silent or calmer
   The children finally quieted down after the exciting story ended.

noun “quiet”

1. the state of having no sound
   After the bustling party ended, a deep quiet settled over the house.

interjection “quiet”

1. a command to stop making noise
   Quiet! We are in a library.