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Quiet
Colloquial/dialectal flat adverb; the standard adverbial form is "quietly".
Definitions
Walk quiet, or you’ll wake the baby.
UK
/ˈkwaɪ.ət/
US
/ˈkwaɪ.ət/
Translations
The quiet of the library was soothing.
Тишина в библиотеке была успокаивающей.
She found peace and quiet in the countryside.
Она нашла покой и тишину в сельской местности.
Additional translations
Definitions
The quiet of the library was soothing to her nerves.
He enjoyed the quiet of the early morning before the city woke up.
quieted
Past Simple
quieted
Past Participle
quieting
Gerund
UK
/ˈkwaɪ.ət/
US
/ˈkwaɪ.ət/
Translations
She tried to quiet the crying baby.
Она пыталась успокоить плачущего ребенка.
Additional translations
Definitions
She tried to quiet the noisy children before the meeting started.
quieter
Comp.
quietest
Super.
UK
/ˈkwaɪ.ət/
US
/ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/
Translations
The quiet room was perfect for studying.
Тихая комната была идеальна для учебы.
He has a quiet demeanor that makes him approachable.
У него спокойный нрав, который делает его доступным.
Additional translations
Definitions
The library was a quiet place, perfect for studying.
They enjoyed a quiet evening at home, away from the city's hustle and bustle.
She was a quiet person, preferring to listen rather than speak.
The room was painted in quiet shades of blue and gray.
It was a quiet day at the restaurant, with only a handful of customers.
more quiet
Comp.
quieter
Comp.
Comparative form of the adjective "quiet"; can also function attributively.
Definitions
The library is quieter than the cafeteria during lunch hour.
Synonyms
more peaceful
more silent
more tranquil
more hushed
less noisy
more subdued
more muted
more still
more restful
more serene
more low-key
Definitions
As the designated quieter, he soothed the crowd with gentle words.
The workshop installed a quieter on the compressor to comply with noise regulations.