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quieter

UK
/ˈkwaɪ.ətə/
US
/ˈkwaɪ.ɪtər/

Translations

quieteradjective
quieter
Comp.
Comparative form of the adjective "quiet"; can also function attributively.
plus calmeComparatif de « quiet » pour une ambiance, un lieu ou une situation avec moins d’agitation.
The library is quieter than the cafeteria during lunch hour.
La bibliothèque est plus calme que la cafétéria à l’heure du déjeuner.
Additional translations
plus silencieuxÀ employer surtout quand l’idée principale est la réduction du bruit.
Synonyms
calmer
more peaceful
more silent
more tranquil
more hushed
less noisy
more subdued
more muted
more still
more restful
more serene
more low-key
quieternoun
quieters
pl
UK
/ˈkwaɪətə/
US
/ˈkwaɪɪtər/
Synonyms
silencer
suppressor
muffler
dampener
deadener
soother
calmer
pacifier
quietadverb

quieter

Colloquial/dialectal flat adverb; the standard adverbial form is "quietly".
Walk quiet, or you’ll wake the baby.
Marche silencieusement, ou tu vas réveiller le bébé.
Additional translations
en silenceTourne surtout pour l’idée d’absence de bruit.
Synonyms
quietly
silently
softly
noiselessly
peacefully
calmly
still
gently
unobtrusively
hushedly
stealthily
quietadjective

quieter

Comp.

quieter
Comp.
quietest
Super.
UK
/ˈkwaɪ.ət/
US
/ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/
The library was a quiet place, perfect for studying.
La bibliothèque était un endroit silencieux, parfait pour étudier.
They enjoyed a quiet evening at home, away from the city's hustle and bustle.
Ils ont passé une soirée calme à la maison, loin de l'agitation de la ville.
réservéSe dit d’une personne peu expansive, peu bavarde.
She was a quiet person, preferring to listen rather than speak.
C’était une personne réservée, préférant écouter plutôt que parler.
Additional translations
sobreSe dit d’une couleur, d’un style ou d’un décor peu voyant.
Synonyms
silent
calm
peaceful
still
hushed
serene
tranquil
subdued
soft
muted
Antonyms
loud
noisy

Definitions

quieteradjective
Comparative form of quiet; having less noise or activity than something else.
The library is quieter than the cafeteria during lunch hour.
quieternoun
A person who calms, pacifies, or silences others.
As the designated quieter, he soothed the crowd with gentle words.
A device or component fitted to machinery, vehicles, or equipment to reduce noise; a silencer.
The workshop installed a quieter on the compressor to comply with noise regulations.
quietadverb
In a quiet manner; without making noise.
Walk quiet, or you’ll wake the baby.
quietadjective
Making little or no noise.
The library was a quiet place, perfect for studying.
Free from disturbance or tumult; tranquil.
They enjoyed a quiet evening at home, away from the city's hustle and bustle.
Reserved or reticent in speech or manner.
She was a quiet person, preferring to listen rather than speak.
Subdued in color, design, or style; not bright or showy.
The room was painted in quiet shades of blue and gray.
Characterized by little or no activity; not busy or crowded.
It was a quiet day at the restaurant, with only a handful of customers.
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