quieting

UK
/ˈkwaɪ.ətɪŋ/
US
/ˈkwaɪ.ətɪŋ/
quietinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈkwaɪətɪŋ/
US
/ˈkwaɪətɪŋ/
Functioning attributively as the present participle of ‘quiet’, meaning ‘calming’ or ‘soothing’.
Translations
The quieting music helped her relax after a long day.
Успокаивающая музыка помогла ей расслабиться после долгого дня.
Definitions
Having a calming or soothing effect.
The quieting music helped ease her anxiety.
quietingnoun
quietings
pl
UK
/ˈkwaɪ.ət.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈkwaɪ.ət.ɪŋ/
Definitions
The act or process of making something quiet or calmer; a reduction of noise or disturbance.
The quieting of the factory machines allowed the workers to hear each other talk.
quietadverb
Definitions
In a quiet manner; without making noise.
Walk quiet, or you’ll wake the baby.
quietverb

quieting

Gerund

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
To make or become silent or calm.
She tried to quiet the noisy children before the meeting started.
quietnoun
Definitions
The absence of noise or sound.
The quiet of the library was soothing to her nerves.
A state of calmness or tranquility.
He enjoyed the quiet of the early morning before the city woke up.
quietadjective
Definitions
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.