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 cancellation of visas is a quieter, but potentially powerful strategy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

A conventional supersonic chase aircraft will accompany the X-59, and the louder sonic booms produced by the chase plane will mask any quieter sound generated by the experimental jet.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

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

The omission squares with Warsh’s reform agenda, which is largely about returning the Fed to the smaller, quieter institution it was before Bernanke grew its presence.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The sounds I hear are quieter and clear—nothing is lost or fuzzy, only tamped down.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari