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quietest

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

Example Sentences

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Kurtag's "music glows with such intensity, even in its quietest, most refined moments," said music historian Gergely Fazekas.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

The quietest season in the last ten years was 2022/23 with Antoni and Betty both named in August just before the end of the season.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

In just a few months, Bovino, 55 years old, has vaulted from chief of one of the Border Patrol’s quietest sectors to tactical commander of high-profile operations in Los Angeles and now Chicago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 11, 2025

He was the quietest guy on my tier.

From Slate • Oct. 8, 2025

The Prince picked the spot himself, in the quietest, remotest corner of the castle grounds.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman