quiet

Describes a person, place, or thing that makes little or no noise.

ruОписывает человека, место или предмет, который издаёт мало шума или не издаёт его вовсе.esDescribe a una persona, lugar u objeto que produce poco o ningún ruido, o que permanece en calma y sin movimiento o perturbación.frDécrit une personne, un lieu ou un objet qui produit peu ou pas de bruit, ou qui est calme et sans agitation.deBeschreibt eine Person, einen Ort oder eine Sache, die wenig oder gar keinen Lärm macht. Bezieht sich auch auf eine ruhige, gelassene Atmosphäre oder eine zurückhaltende, schweigsame Person.ptDescreve uma pessoa, lugar ou objeto que faz pouco barulho ou não faz barulho nenhum. Também pode indicar alguém que fala pouco ou um lugar calmo e tranquilo.zh形容人、地方或事物发出的声音很小或完全没有声音；也可形容性格温和、不爱说话。arيصف شخصًا أو مكانًا أو شيئًا يُصدر ضجيجًا قليلًا أو لا يُصدره أصلًا، وقد يدل على السكون والهدوء أو قلة الكلام.

1. Making little or no noise A1 formal

   Producing very little sound; silent or hushed.

   • The library is a quiet place to study.
   • She spoke in a quiet voice so as not to wake the baby.
   • The room fell quiet when the teacher entered.

   ruТихийessilenciosofrSilencieuxdeLeiseptSilenciosozh安静的arهادئ

   Sinónimos: hushednoiselesssilentsoundlessstill

   Antónimos: boisterousclamorousloudnoisy

2. Not busy or active A2 formal

   Free from activity, disturbance, or excitement; calm.

   • We spent a quiet weekend at home.
   • The town is very quiet during the winter months.
   • He enjoys a quiet life away from the city.

   ruСпокойныйestranquilofrcalme, tranquilledeRuhigptCalmozh安静的arهادئ

   Sinónimos: calminactivepeacefulrelaxedrestfulsereneslowstilltranquilundisturbed

   Antónimos: activebusyexcitinghecticlivelyturbulent

3. Not speaking or reserved A2 formal

   Tending to speak little; not talkative.

   • She is a quiet child who prefers reading to playing.
   • He remained quiet during the entire meeting.
   • The quiet student surprised everyone with her excellent presentation.

   ruМолчаливыйesCalladofrQui parle peudeSchweigsamptCaladozh沉默寡言的arقليل الكلام

   Sinónimos: mumreservedreticentsilenttaciturntightlippeduncommunicative

   Antónimos: chattygarrulousloquacioustalkative

• quieter comparative form
• quietest superlative form

An adverb meaning "in a quiet manner" or "without making much noise." It is used to describe an action performed with little sound or disturbance. The form is identical to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending.

ruНаречие, означающее «тихим образом» или «без лишнего шума». Используется для описания действия, совершаемого с малым звуком или без помех. Форма совпадает с прилагательным и не имеет окончания -ly.esAdverbio que significa «de manera silenciosa» o «sin ruido excesivo». Se usa para describir una acción realizada con poco sonido o sin molestias. También puede indicar hacer algo con calma o discreción.frAdverbe signifiant « d'une manière calme » ou « sans bruit excessif ». Il décrit une action faite avec peu de son ou sans perturbation. La forme est identique à l'adjectif et n'a pas de terminaison -ly.deAdverb, das bedeutet „auf leise Art“ oder „ohne Lärm“. Es beschreibt eine Handlung, die mit geringem Geräusch oder ohne Störung ausgeführt wird. Die Form ist identisch mit dem Adjektiv und hat keine Endung -ly.ptAdvérbio que significa "de maneira quieta" ou "sem barulho". Usado para descrever uma ação feita com pouco som ou sem perturbação. Em português, a forma é a mesma do adjetivo (quieto) ou usa-se o advérbio de modo correspondente.zh副词，意为“安静地”、“轻声地”或“没有喧闹地”。用于描述动作声音很小或不引起注意。arظرف معناه «بصوت خفيض» أو «دون ضجيج». يُستعمل لوصف فعل يُؤدَّى بصوت منخفض أو بلا إزعاج، ويُعبَّر عنه في العربية بالحال أو بجار ومجرور.

1. In a quiet manner A2 formal

   In a way that makes little or no noise; silently or calmly.

   • She spoke quiet so as not to wake the baby.
   • He walked quiet through the library.
   • They sat quiet during the entire ceremony.

   ruТихоesen voz baja / tranquilamentefrde manière silencieusedeLeiseptBaixinhozh安静地arبهدوء

   Sinónimos: calmlygentlyinaudiblynoiselesslypeacefullysilentlytranquilly

   Antónimos: loudlynoisily

• more quietly comparative form
• most quietly superlative form

incontable

A noun referring to the state or quality of being silent, still, or free from noise, disturbance, or activity.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее состояние или качество тишины, покоя или отсутствия шума, помех или активности.esSustantivo que denota un estado o cualidad de silencio, calma o ausencia de ruido, perturbación o actividad.frNom désignant un état ou une qualité de silence, de paix ou d'absence de bruit, de perturbation ou d'activité.deSubstantiv, das den Zustand oder die Eigenschaft von Stille, Ruhe oder Abwesenheit von Lärm, Störung oder Aktivität bezeichnet.ptSubstantivo que designa o estado ou a qualidade de ausência de ruído, agitação ou atividade; calma, sossego ou silêncio.zh名词，表示安静、平静或没有噪音、干扰或活动的状态或性质。arاسم يدل على حالة أو صفة السكون والهدوء وانعدام الضوضاء أو الإزعاج أو النشاط.

1. State of silence A2 formal

   The state or condition of being silent or making little noise.

   • The quiet of the library helped her concentrate.
   • He enjoyed the quiet of the early morning.
   • The sudden quiet after the storm was eerie.

   ruТишинаessilenciofrÉtat de silencedeStilleptSilênciozh安静arالهدوء

   Sinónimos: calmhushpeacequietnessquietudesilencestillnesstranquility

   Antónimos: clamordinnoiserackettumult

2. Peaceful state A2 formal

   A state of calmness, tranquility, or absence of disturbance.

   • She moved to the countryside for some peace and quiet.
   • The quiet of the forest was soothing.
   • They found quiet in the garden away from the city noise.

   ruТишинаesquietudfrÉtat paisibledeRuheptQuietudezh宁静arهدوء

   Sinónimos: calmhushpeaceserenitysilencestillnesstranquility

   Antónimos: agitationchaosclamorcommotiondisorderdisturbancenoisetumultturmoiluproar

• quiets plural form
• quiets' possessive plural form
• quiet's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of making or becoming quiet, calm, or silent.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по приведению к тишине, спокойствию или молчанию.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de hacer que alguien o algo se calle o se vuelva silencioso, tranquilo o sereno, o de volverse uno mismo silencioso o más calmado.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rendre silencieux, calme ou tranquille, ou de devenir silencieux.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, jemanden oder etwas zur Ruhe, Stille oder zum Schweigen zu bringen; auch selbst ruhig oder still werden.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de tornar algo ou alguém quieto, calmo ou silencioso, ou de ficar quieto, calmo ou silencioso.zh动词，表示使安静、使平静或使沉默；也可指自己变得安静、停止说话。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على جعل الشخص أو الشيء هادئًا أو ساكنًا، أو على التحوّل إلى السكون والصمت بعد ضجيج أو اضطراب.

1. Make or become quiet B1 formal

   To cause someone or something to become silent or less noisy.

   • The teacher quieted the class with a stern look.
   • She tried to quiet the crying baby by rocking him.
   • He quieted his mind through meditation.

   ruУспокаиватьesaquietar, silenciarfrfaire taire / se tairedeZum Schweigen bringenptSilenciarzh使安静arإسكات

   Sinónimos: calmdampenhushmutepacifyquietenshushsilencesoothestill

   Antónimos: agitateawakendisturbexcitenoiserousestir

2. Calm or soothe B2 formal

   To reduce or stop strong emotions, fears, or disturbances.

   • The manager quieted the angry customer's complaints.
   • The medication helped quiet her anxiety.
   • He quieted his doubts by focusing on the facts.

   ruУспокоитьescalmar, sosegarfrCalmer ou apaiserdeBeruhigenptAcalmarzh安抚arتهدئة

   Sinónimos: allayappeaseassuagecalmcomforthushlullmollifypacifyplacatereassuresettlesoothestilltranquilize

   Antónimos: agitatearousedisturbexciteinflameprovokestirupset

• quieted past participle
• quieted past simple
• quieting present participle
• quiets third person singular

Variantes phrasal: quiet down