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screened or sequestered from view a quiet little house set far back from the street

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adverb

as in quietly
without motion lie quiet and no one will guess you're hiding under the bed

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quiet

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noun

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verb

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a quiet place
a noiseless place
a silent place
a calm place
a secluded place
an uninterrupted place
a quiet voice
a faint voice
a subdued voice
a timid voice
a gentle voice
a low voice
quiet life
simple life
relaxed life
a quiet moment
an uninterrupted moment
a peaceful moment
a silent moment
a solitary moment
a calm moment
a quiet street
a sleepy street
an empty street
a lonely street
an uncrowded street
a noiseless street

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Recent Examples of quiet
Adjective
Nathan MacKinnon has been quiet by his standards after scoring two goals and recording an assist in the series opener. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025 In a quiet moment, Brown sat with Del Gesso and put her feet on his bed. Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Adverb
The emergence of the quiet-quitting phenomenon isn't a fluke, experts say. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2022 Some of the same companies staying quiet now have spoken up on human-rights issues in other parts of the world. Georgi Kantchev, WSJ, 23 Jan. 2022
Noun
But, when traveling at higher speeds, the quiet of an electric car goes away. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025 In the quiet of the nearby waiting room, Jerry and Lisa prayed and worried. Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 19 Nov. 2024
Verb
The overheated reports quieted after A Minecraft Movie did way better than anyone imagined, and quickly joined another surprise blockbuster, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, as top-priority sequels to go with other IP revivals from The Matrix to Practical Magic, Gremlins and Goonies. Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2025 However, gradual improvements in his condition have quieted speculation about an imminent resignation or papal conclave. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for quiet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quiet
Adjective
  • The meeting lasted about 15 minutes inside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, where Francis often preached the need for a peaceful end to the war, just before Trump and Zelenskyy took their seats at the outdoor funeral service.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Together, these two pros deliver a Sunday to-do list that will hopefully create a more peaceful and efficient week ahead.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Timeless Appeal Through Thoughtful Craftsmanship Scandinavian rugs are known for their muted tones, minimalist patterns, and handwoven durability.
    Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
  • As for Honeywell, the stock’s muted performance is to be expected as well.
    Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 1 May 2025
Adjective
  • Soft, soothing shades like dusty blues, sage greens and warm neutrals can help create a tranquil mood.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Photo: Lourenco Teixeira de Abreu For a more tranquil coastal retreat, Mélides offers a quieter escape with wilder, more secluded beaches—perhaps what first drew Christian Louboutin and Vincent Van Duysen, both of whom have homes in the area.
    Monica Mendal, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Pre-game the big dinner by enjoying a signature French 125 (a French 75 with Cognac) in the restaurant’s chic and secluded speakeasy lounge.
    Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025
  • There were many more wonderful moments in a festival that fuses sounds and artistic expressions from across the globe, coming together in one of the most stunning and secluded places on Earth. 1.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Follow discipline with a calm, comforting debrief Debriefing conversations should be gentle and happen after everyone has calmed down.
    Caroline Fleck, Contributor, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
  • When using a soothing, gentle and slightly higher-pitched voice, a dog will understand it as nonthreatening and reassuring.
    Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • After the closing notes, silence reigned as Jamal slowly got up from his stool.
    KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
  • For Jones, whose directorial debut could have died in that moment, the silence was unthinkable.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Watch the video above to learn how to cool off plants and keep your garden healthy.
    Maryal Miller Carter, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
  • There are three fan settings to keep you cool, as well: fan mode for direct cooling, breeze mode to mimic a light breeze, and backward airflow mode to purify and humidify without cooling.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Congo and Rwanda hope the involvement of the United States -- and the incentive of major investment if there's enough security for U.S. companies to work safely in east Congo -- will calm the fighting and militia violence that have defied peacekeeping and negotiation since the mid-1990s.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Focus on breathing mindfully to calm your mind and reduce stress.13 8.
    Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025

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“Quiet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiet. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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