quiet
/ˈkwaɪ̯.ət/ adjective A1- With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise. · I can't hear the music; it is too quiet.
- Having little motion or activity; calm. · the sea was quiet· a quiet night at home
- Not busy, of low quantity. · The traffic was quiet for a Monday morning.· Business was quiet for the season.
- Not talking much or not talking loudly; reserved. · He's a very quiet man usually, but is very chatty after a few beers.
- Not showy; undemonstrative. · a quiet dress· quiet colours
- Requiring little or no interaction. · a quiet install
Comparative quieter · Superlative quietest
Phrasal verbs and expressions
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White Mason was a quiet, comfortable-looking person in a loose tweed suit, with a clean-shaved, ruddy face, a stoutish body, and powerful bandy legs adorned with gaiters, looking like a small farmer, a retired gamekeeper, or anything upon earth except a very favourable specimen of the provincial criminal officer.
On a quiet countryside, where all gossip is welcome, this weakness of the lady of the Manor House did not pass without remark, and it bulked larger upon people’s memory when the events arose which gave it a very special significance.
There was no trace then of the horror which I had myself felt at this curt declaration; but his face showed rather the quiet and interested composure of the chemist who sees the crystals falling into position from his oversaturated solution.
His companion followed with quiet and easy step.
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