Quietest: meaning, definitions and examples

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quietest

 

[ หˆkwaษชษ™tษชst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

level of sound

The term 'quietest' is the superlative form of the adjective 'quiet', which refers to something that produces little or no noise. It is often used to describe environments, situations, or individuals that maintain a low volume or lack commotion. In a comparative sense, 'quietest' asserts that among a group, it generates the least sound, allowing for a calmer atmosphere. The term may also imply a sense of peace or stillness, often appreciated in settings like libraries or nature. Additionally, in modern usage, it relates to sound levels in technology, like electronic devices.

Synonyms

calmest, least noisy, most silent, stillest

Examples of usage

  • This is the quietest room in the house.
  • He is the quietest person in our group.
  • The lake was the quietest place we've ever camped.
  • During the winter nights, the streets are the quietest.
  • She chose the quietest corner of the cafรฉ to read.

Translations

Translations of the word "quietest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais silencioso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ‡ เคถเคพเค‚เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช am ruhigsten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paling tenang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะนั‚ะธั…ั–ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ najcichszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ€ใ‚‚้™ใ‹ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท le plus silencieux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ el mรกs silencioso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท en sessiz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์žฅ ์กฐ์šฉํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃูƒุซุฑ ู‡ุฏูˆุกู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejtiลกลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ najtichลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ€ๅฎ‰้™็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najtiลกji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรฆgri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃ ั‚ั‹ะฝั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ–แƒ” แƒ›แƒจแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™n sษ™ssiz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ el mรกs silencioso

Etymology

The word 'quiet' originates from the Latin word 'quietus', meaning 'calm' or 'at rest'. It passed into Old French as 'quiet', and was adopted into Middle English in the 14th century. As the English language evolved, the term maintained its association with low sound or silence. The superlative form 'quietest' is constructed by adding the suffix '-est' to the base adjective 'quiet', following standard rules of English grammar for creating superlatives. Over time, the concept of quietness has held significant cultural and emotional connotations, often linked to peace, tranquility, and introspection. Thus, the evolution of 'quietest' encapsulates a linguistic journey reflecting societal values around noise and calmness.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,132 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.