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Quieted: meaning, definitions and examples

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quieted

 

[ ˈkwaɪ.ɪt.ɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past simple

The word 'quieted' is the past tense of the verb 'quiet', which means to make someone or something calm or still. It often refers to reducing noise or agitation in a person or an environment. People might quiet a child who is crying or a room full of chatter can be quieted down. The term is used in various contexts, from personal interactions to metaphorical uses in discourse or arguments, indicating a reduction in intensity.

Synonyms

calmed, pacified, silenced, soothed

Examples of usage

  • She quieted the baby with a lullaby.
  • The teacher quieted the class before the lesson began.
  • He quieted his thoughts to focus better.
  • The crowd was quieted after the announcement.

Translations

Translations of the word "quieted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 silenciado

🇮🇳 चुप

🇩🇪 beruhigt

🇮🇩 diam

🇺🇦 заспокоєний

🇵🇱 uspokojony

🇯🇵 静まった

🇫🇷 calmé

🇪🇸 calmado

🇹🇷 sakin

🇰🇷 조용해진

🇸🇦 مُهَدَّأ

🇨🇿 utichlý

🇸🇰 utíšený

🇨🇳 安静的

🇸🇮 umirjen

🇮🇸 þöggun

🇰🇿 тыныш

🇬🇪 დაწყნარებული

🇦🇿 sakit

🇲🇽 callado

Etymology

The origin of the word 'quiet' can be traced back to the Latin word 'quietus', meaning 'rest' or 'calm'. This evolved into the Old French 'quiet', which conveyed the idea of being still or serene. The transition into Middle English saw the term adopt more common usage linked closely with concepts of silence and peace. The verb 'quiet' has been used since the 14th century, and its past form 'quieted' emerged naturally as English evolved through periods of linguistic change. Over time, it has retained its core meanings while being applied in various contexts, both in casual and formal speech. The use of 'quieted' often brings with it a connotation of intervention, suggesting that noise or disturbance was present before the action was taken.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,340, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.