quiet
adjective
making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound.
Example Sentences
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The Atlantic hurricane season was predicted to be quieter than normal as a result of this.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
Over time, they may help push a galaxy toward a quieter state with much lower levels of star formation.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026
In hard-hit Bangkok, schools were closed and authorities urged people to work from home where possible -- a call that many heeded, with roads and public transport networks noticeably quieter.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
There are quieter songs — “quieter” being relative here — like one of two ballads on the record, “I Am Not Yours To Command.”
From Salon ● Sep. 22, 2026
And since the night of the fire he had been even quieter and more nervous than before.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
