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quieter

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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The Atlantic hurricane season officially begins June 1, and emergency officials across coastal states are still urging residents and travelers to prepare early rather than assume a quieter forecast guarantees safety.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

In fact, when some residents proposed relaxing the rules for quieter beaches away from Myrtle’s main commercial strip, the Beach Advisory Committee voted unanimously not to allow that.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

She has a quieter style, while adhering to his belief that you can’t lead without grassroots support.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Between the sections where major earthquakes occur are quieter stretches of the fault that appear to absorb stress without producing large ruptures.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

“I can’t let you, Mexico,” he said again, this time in a slightly quieter voice.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña