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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At a moment when technology promises ever-greater efficiency, “The Bear” makes a quieter if tenacious case for the value of people.

From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026

Instituted in quieter times to keep out Yakuza—the organized crime syndicates—the standard now puts “many highflying stocks out of range,” he says.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Luxury athleisure wear retailers have benefited as Chinese consumers shift away from overt, flashy luxury and toward quieter logos.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

"Peace cannot just mean quieter borders and open shipping routes. It must mean people coming home."

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

Not that she felt alone with Bitter and Aloe—it was just quieter in their house, with the three of them when they had been three, before she chose Pet and separated herself.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi