quieter Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. adjective characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
   quiet.
   
   • a quiet life
   • a quiet throng of onlookers
   • quiet peace-loving people
   • the factions remained quiet for almost 10 years
2. adjective free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound
   quiet.
   
   • a quiet audience at the concert
   • the room was dark and quiet
3. adjective satellite not showy or obtrusive
   quiet; restrained.
   
   • clothes in quiet good taste
4. adjective satellite in a softened tone
   muted; hushed; subdued; quiet.
   
   • hushed voices
   • muted trumpets
   • a subdued whisper
   • a quiet reprimand
5. adjective satellite (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
   smooth; quiet; unruffled; placid; tranquil; still.
   
   • a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay
   • the quiet waters of a lagoon
   • a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky
   • a smooth channel crossing
   • scarcely a ripple on the still water
   • unruffled water
6. adjective of the sun characterized by a low level of surface phenomena like sunspots e.g.
   quiet.
   

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