单词 | quietness |
释义 | quiet1 of 4noun qui·et ˈkwī-ət : the quality or state of being quiet (see quiet entry 2) : tranquility quiet 2 of 4adjective1 a : free from noise or uproar : still a quiet room The lights went down and the theater became quiet. b : making or involving no noise or very little noise a quiet motor a quiet conversation Everyone suddenly went quiet. Please be quiet—people are trying to study. c : tending to speak very little : not loquacious He was a quiet, reserved person. d : unobtrusive, conservative quiet clothes/colors 2 a : marked by little or no motion or activity : calm a quiet sea At such an early hour, the streets seemed strangely quiet. b : gentle, easygoing a quiet temperament c : not disturbed by noise or activity quiet reading a moment of quiet contemplation : enjoyed in peace and relaxation a quiet cup of tea 3 : secluded a quiet nook 4 : carried out secretly or discreetly quiet diplomacy : not made known openly or publicly worked with quiet determination She had a quiet confidence about her. He took a quiet satisfaction in a job well done. quietly adverb quietness noun quiet 3 of 4adverb : in a quiet manner an engine that runs quiet quiet 4 of 4verb quieted; quieting; quiets transitive verb 1 : to cause to be quiet : calm 2 : to make secure by freeing from dispute or question quiet title to a property intransitive verb : to become quiet —usually used with down quietness noun1 as in restfulness a state of freedom from storm or disturbance preferred the relaxing quietness of the mall in the early morning, before the frenzy of shopping began later in the day Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance
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2 as in silence the near or complete absence of sound the tense quietness of the crowd as it anxiously awaited the announcement of the winner Synonyms & Similar Words
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