quiet

• Descreve 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.

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

1. Making little or no noiseA1formal

   Producing very little sound; silent or hushed.

   Silencioso

   • 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.

   Sinônimoshushednoiselesssilentsoundlessstill

   Antônimosboisterousclamorousloudnoisy

2. Not busy or activeA2formal

   Free from activity, disturbance, or excitement; calm.

   Calmo

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscalminactivepeacefulrelaxedrestfulsereneslowstilltranquilundisturbed

   Antônimosactivebusyexcitinghecticlivelyturbulent

3. Not speaking or reservedA2formal

   Tending to speak little; not talkative.

   Calado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosmumreservedreticentsilenttaciturntightlippeduncommunicative

   Antônimoschattygarrulousloquacioustalkative

• Advérbio 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.

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.

1. In a quiet mannerA2formal

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

   Baixinho

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

   Sinônimoscalmlygentlyinaudiblynoiselesslypeacefullysilentlytranquilly

   Antônimosloudlynoisily

• Substantivo que designa o estado ou a qualidade de ausência de ruído, agitação ou atividade; calma, sossego ou silêncio.

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

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1. State of silenceA2formal

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

   Silêncio

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

   Sinônimoscalmhushpeacequietnessquietudesilencestillnesstranquility

   Antônimosclamordinnoiserackettumult

2. Peaceful stateA2formal

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

   Quietude

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscalmhushpeaceserenitysilencestillnesstranquility

   Antônimosagitationchaosclamorcommotiondisorderdisturbancenoisetumultturmoiluproar

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de tornar algo ou alguém quieto, calmo ou silencioso, ou de ficar quieto, calmo ou silencioso.

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

1. Make or become quietB1formal

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

   Silenciar

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscalmdampenhushmutepacifyquietenshushsilencesoothestill

   Antônimosagitateawakendisturbexcitenoiserousestir

2. Calm or sootheB2formal

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

   Acalmar

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

   Sinônimosallayappeaseassuagecalmcomforthushlullmollifypacifyplacatereassuresettlesoothestilltranquilize

   Antônimosagitatearousedisturbexciteinflameprovokestirupset

Variantes phrasalquiet down