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Quiet

KWY-uht

/ˈkwaɪʌt/

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Syllable breakdown

quiet

Dictionary meaning

With little or no activity or no agitation.

Examples

  • Their hands rested quiet in their lap.
  • Clothes in quiet good taste.

Synonyms: quietly

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