Quiet
adjective
Making very little noise or no noise at all.
She asked the children to be quiet.
Often appears as...
- quiet room
- quiet night
adjective
Having little activity or excitement and not many people.
The streets were quiet at this time of night.
Often appears as...
- quiet street
- quiet night
adjective
Not talking much and tending to avoid speaking loudly or making a lot of noise.
He's a quiet man who doesn't say much.
Often appears as...
- quiet man
- quiet voice
adverb
To a extent that is not extreme or severe.
He looked quite quiet and pale.
Often appears as...
- quite quiet
- pretty quiet
verb
Make or become quiet.
He managed to quiet the crowd.
Often appears as...
- quiet the crowd
- quiet the room
adjective
Making very little noise or no noise at all.
She asked the children to be quiet.
Often appears as...
- quiet room
- quiet night
adjective
Having little activity or excitement and not many people.
The streets were quiet at this time of night.
Often appears as...
- quiet street
- quiet night
adjective
Not talking much and tending to avoid speaking loudly or making a lot of noise.
He's a quiet man who doesn't say much.
Often appears as...
- quiet man
- quiet voice
adverb
To a extent that is not extreme or severe.
He looked quite quiet and pale.
Often appears as...
- quite quiet
- pretty quiet
verb
Make or become quiet.
He managed to quiet the crowd.
Often appears as...
- quiet the crowd
- quiet the room
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Literal Silence
Used when emphasizing the complete absence of noise.
The library was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
Pro Tip 2/2Authority Request
A common phrase by authority figures asking for silence.
The teacher's voice boomed, 'I need it quiet in here!'
Pro Tip 1/2Literal Silence
Used when emphasizing the complete absence of noise.
The library was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
Pro Tip 2/2Authority Request
A common phrase by authority figures asking for silence.
The teacher's voice boomed, 'I need it quiet in here!'
Pro Tip 1/2Literal Silence
Used when emphasizing the complete absence of noise.
The library was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
Pro Tip 2/2Authority Request
A common phrase by authority figures asking for silence.
The teacher's voice boomed, 'I need it quiet in here!'
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The psychology of...
Many do it for very positive reasons, like reaching their full potential, or helping make people's lives better. But narcissistic individuals seek power for the status and attention that goes with it. Meanwhile, vulnerable narcissists can be quiet and reserved. They have a strong sense of entitlement,
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The art of the metaphor...
They can live in adjectives, too. "Still waters run deep," we say of someone quiet and thoughtful. And the deep matters as much as the stillness and the water do. One of the clearest places to find good metaphors is in poems.
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Blueprint for a quiet...
got to spend and I got to spend seven years in splendid solitude writing a book called quiet the power of introverts in a world that can't stop talking and when it published I thought that I would give my
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Wild Leaps Of Faith PIPE...
it's early may and the tawny isle nest is surprisingly quiet only the youngest member of the family remains the rest are exploring the world outside branch hopping is an essential prelude to flying
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Why is Vermeer's "Girl...
But this painting stands apart from the quiet narrative scenes that we observe from afar in many of Vermeer's paintings. A girl reading a letter. A piano lesson. A portrait artist at work.
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The best kindergarten...
It's a natural process. And secondly, we consider noise very important. You know that children sleep better in noise. They don't sleep in a quiet space. And in this kindergarten,
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Bring on the learning...
But he said "The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise with the occasion." I love that.
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Noddy's First Day at...
We first met Noddy enjoying the peace and quiet of the nursery. But he was getting too big and boisterous. It was time for him to move on.
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Incredible Orangutan...
we first met noddy and joined the peace and quiet of the nursery but he was getting too big and boisterous it was time for him to move
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He Hears Music in the...
worlds we cannot think truly originally and be ourselves without quiet and that is the
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The psychology of...
Many do it for very positive reasons, like reaching their full potential, or helping make people's lives better. But narcissistic individuals seek power for the status and attention that goes with it. Meanwhile, vulnerable narcissists can be quiet and reserved. They have a strong sense of entitlement,
Video examples
The art of the metaphor...
They can live in adjectives, too. "Still waters run deep," we say of someone quiet and thoughtful. And the deep matters as much as the stillness and the water do. One of the clearest places to find good metaphors is in poems.
Video examples
Blueprint for a quiet...
got to spend and I got to spend seven years in splendid solitude writing a book called quiet the power of introverts in a world that can't stop talking and when it published I thought that I would give my
Video examples
Wild Leaps Of Faith PIPE...
it's early may and the tawny isle nest is surprisingly quiet only the youngest member of the family remains the rest are exploring the world outside branch hopping is an essential prelude to flying
Video examples
Why is Vermeer's "Girl...
But this painting stands apart from the quiet narrative scenes that we observe from afar in many of Vermeer's paintings. A girl reading a letter. A piano lesson. A portrait artist at work.
Video examples
The best kindergarten...
It's a natural process. And secondly, we consider noise very important. You know that children sleep better in noise. They don't sleep in a quiet space. And in this kindergarten,
Video examples
Bring on the learning...
But he said "The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise with the occasion." I love that.
Video examples
Noddy's First Day at...
We first met Noddy enjoying the peace and quiet of the nursery. But he was getting too big and boisterous. It was time for him to move on.
Video examples
Incredible Orangutan...
we first met noddy and joined the peace and quiet of the nursery but he was getting too big and boisterous it was time for him to move
Video examples
He Hears Music in the...
worlds we cannot think truly originally and be ourselves without quiet and that is the
Example 1 of 10
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Michelle Obama
American First Lady
When it comes to social media, there are just times I turn off the world, you know. There are just some times you have to give yourself space to be quiet, which means you've got to set those phones down.
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Napoleon Hill
American Author
Wise men, when in doubt whether to speak or to keep quiet, give themselves the benefit of the doubt, and remain silent.
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John Ruskin
English Writer
Life being very short, and the quiet hours of it few, we ought to waste none of them in reading valueless books.
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
I'm always afraid of failing. I have to quiet that fear if I'm going to get up in the morning.
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
German Writer
Talent develops in quiet places, character in the full current of human life.
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Neeti Mohan
Indian Musician
I love my peace and quiet. I love to be with my family.
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Wole Soyinka
Nigerian Dramatist
I like my peace and quiet whenever I can grab it.
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George A. Romero
American Director
I have a very quiet life. There's nothing weird.
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Euripides
Greek Poet
The good and the wise lead quiet lives.
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Ronald Koeman
Dutch Businessman
I want a quiet life.
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Michelle Obama
American First Lady
When it comes to social media, there are just times I turn off the world, you know. There are just some times you have to give yourself space to be quiet, which means you've got to set those phones down.
Quote examples
Napoleon Hill
American Author
Wise men, when in doubt whether to speak or to keep quiet, give themselves the benefit of the doubt, and remain silent.
Quote examples
John Ruskin
English Writer
Life being very short, and the quiet hours of it few, we ought to waste none of them in reading valueless books.
Quote examples
Taylor Swift
American Singer
I'm always afraid of failing. I have to quiet that fear if I'm going to get up in the morning.
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
German Writer
Talent develops in quiet places, character in the full current of human life.
Quote examples
Neeti Mohan
Indian Musician
I love my peace and quiet. I love to be with my family.
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Wole Soyinka
Nigerian Dramatist
I like my peace and quiet whenever I can grab it.
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George A. Romero
American Director
I have a very quiet life. There's nothing weird.
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Euripides
Greek Poet
The good and the wise lead quiet lives.
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Ronald Koeman
Dutch Businessman
I want a quiet life.
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