quiet
adjective
making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound.
quieted
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past participleof quiet.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof quiet.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
quietadjectivemaking no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound.
Example Sentences
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But at a pro-separatist watch party in Edmonton, the hum of upbeat chatter quickly quieted as those present saw the projected results.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
If the Fed held steady anyway, it would revive the doubts about Warsh’s willingness to act that Friday’s speech had quieted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
As the boos quieted, he authored a quality start in his Dodgers debut.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
The group quieted down like scandalized school children.
From Salon ● May 29, 2026
As the rain quieted, kids yawned and the crowd began to trickle out.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
