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comparative of quiet.

quieter

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without or with little sound adj.
calm, peaceful adj.
simple, unobtrusive adj.

ADJECTIVE

without or with little sound

Synonyms

STRONGEST

muted peaceful reticent silent soft

STRONG

close hushed low muffled mute quieted reserved still stilled whist

WEAK

buttoned up clammed up close-mouthed could hear a pin drop dumb hushful inaudible low-pitched noiseless not saying boo quiescent secretive soundless speechless taciturn tight-lipped uncommunicative unexpressed unspeaking unuttered

Antonyms

STRONGEST

clamorous communicative noisy

STRONG

unreserved

WEAK

agitated boisterous complex complicated intricate loud obtrusive troubled

ADJECTIVE

calm, peaceful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gentle mild placid private secluded sedate serene shy smooth stable tranquil

STRONG

collected contented fixed halcyon hushed isolated level pacific remote reserved retired secret sequestered still

WEAK

docile inactive meek motionless restful stagnant unanxious undisturbed unexcited unfrequented unruffled untroubled

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agitated excited harsh loud open public rough sociable troubled violent wild

STRONG

friendly upset

WEAK

boisterous clamorous complex complicated intricate noisy obtrusive

ADJECTIVE

simple, unobtrusive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

modest restrained sober subdued unassuming unpretentious

STRONG

conservative plain

WEAK

homely inobtrusive tasteful

Antonyms

STRONGEST

assured bold brave confident excited presumptuous

WEAK

agitated boisterous clamorous complex complicated intricate loud noisy obtrusive troubled

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quieter

“He was quieter, he was thoughtful, he was really smart, more creative. But we thought kids could relate to him.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

As cricket prepares to go into hibernation for the winter after the usual summer slog, Ben Stokes' playing diary is a lot quieter than previously.

From BBC ● 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

A ringing bell, for example, gradually grows quieter until the sound disappears.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026

Aunt Goldie patted on Peach as he got quieter and quieter.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles