Quiet: meaning, definitions and examples

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quiet

[ ˈkwaɪət ]

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noise level

making little or no noise; free of noise or uproar

Synonyms

calm, peaceful, silent

Examples of usage

The library should be a quiet place for studying.
The baby finally fell asleep in the quiet room.

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personality trait

the quality of being quiet or silent

Synonyms

reserved, reticence, silence

Examples of usage

Her quiet was often mistaken for shyness.
I admired her quiet and calm demeanor.

Translations

Translations of the word "quiet" in other languages:

🇵🇹 quieto

silencioso
calmo

🇮🇳 शांत

🇩🇪 ruhig

leise
still

🇮🇩 tenang

🇺🇦 тихий

🇵🇱 cichy

🇯🇵 静か (しずか)

🇫🇷 calme

silencieux
tranquille

🇪🇸 tranquilo

silencioso
callado

🇹🇷 sessiz

🇰🇷 조용한

🇸🇦 هادئ

🇨🇿 tichý

🇸🇰 tichý

🇨🇳 安静 (ān jìng)

🇸🇮 tih

🇮🇸 rólegur

🇰🇿 тыныш

🇬🇪 წყნარი

🇦🇿 sakit

🇲🇽 tranquilo

silencioso
callado

Word origin

The word 'quiet' originated from the Latin word 'quietus' meaning 'at rest' or 'calm'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, initially used to describe calmness or peacefulness. Over time, 'quiet' has come to represent both a lack of noise and a personality trait of being reserved or calm.