Cool MateQuiet
UK /["/ˈkwaɪət/"]/US /["/ˈkwaɪət/"]/
Definition
making very little noise
In simple words: Not making much noise.
Examples
- The library is a quiet place to study.
- Please be quiet while the movie is playing.
- He spoke in a quiet voice during the meeting.
- After the storm, the night was very quiet.
- She prefers quiet evenings at home.
Usage notes
Use 'quiet' to describe places or people that make little noise. Avoid using it in loud or chaotic situations.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'quiet' like a quiet cat tiptoeing around.
Collocations
- be
- become
- fall
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- about
- nice (and) quiet
- be
- look
- seem
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- be
- look
- seem
- extremely
- fairly
- very
Synonyms
- silent
- calm
- hushed
- tranquil
- still
Antonyms
- loud
- noisy
- boisterous
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'quite' — 'quite' means very or completely.
- Using 'quiet' as a verb — it is only an adjective.
- Omitting it when describing a quiet environment.