quiet · adjective /ˈkwɑɪ.ət/Full view
Nouns: quiet, quietness
Adjectives: quiet, disquieting
Verbs: quiet
Adverbs: quietly
quiet (NOT NOISY)
A2 making little or no noise
Dictionary examples:

Can you be quiet, please?

Our new dishwasher is very quiet.

It's so quiet without the kids here.

She spoke in a quiet voice so she wouldn't wake the baby.

Learner example:

But now everything must change - after 10 pm [we] must be quiet. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Polish)

quiet (NOT BUSY)
A2 without much activity or excitement
Dictionary examples:

a quiet town/neighborhood

It was a quiet wedding, with just a few friends and relatives.

I'd like to spend a quiet night at home.

Learner example:

My house is near the hospital and it is in a very quiet area. (Key English Test; A2; Italian)

quiet (NOT TALKING MUCH)
B1 If someone is quiet, they talk very little.
Dictionary examples:

He was a shy, quiet man.

I was a bit worried about her - she seemed very quiet.

Learner example:

He's a quiet person but I'm [that] too. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Swiss German)

keep (sth) quiet
C2 to not talk about something
Dictionary example:

It might be wise to keep this quiet for a while.

Learner example:

They tried to keep it quiet but, somehow, half the village knew about the news in a few days. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Spanish)

quiet · noun U /ˈkwɑɪ.ət/
Nouns: quiet, quietness
Adjectives: quiet, disquieting
Verbs: quiet
Adverbs: quietly
quiet
B2 when there is little or no noise
Dictionary example:

She needs a some peace and quiet.

Learner example:

At least if you were working in a museum, you would probably have some peace and quiet. (First Certificate in English; B2; Greek)

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