Meaning & use
quiet
Making little or no noise, or, of a place or situation, calm and free of disturbance or activity.
See it in a sentence
The library stayed quiet all afternoon except for the occasional turning of pages.
After the tourists left, the little village returned to its usual quiet rhythm.
A note on using this word
Quiet can describe sound level, a calm atmosphere, or a reserved personality, as in a quiet, thoughtful student.
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