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Word: Quiet
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
Middle English (originally as a noun denoting peace as opposed to war): via Old French, based on Latin quies, quiet- ‘repose, quiet’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkwʌɪət
Dialects: British English
Definition:
making little or no noise
Short Definition:making little or no noise
Examples:- the car has a quiet, economical engine
- I was as quiet as I could be, but he knew I was there
Definition:
carried out discreetly, secretly, or with moderation
Short Definition:carried out discreetly, secretly, or with moderation
Examples:- we wanted a quiet wedding
- I'll have a quiet word with him
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