Synonyms for

Quieter

Verb / ˈkwaɪʌtɜ: / Another word for quieter — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

less noisy or less loud

Synonyms & similar words

smooth unquiet tranquil hushed active restrained still subdued noisy muted unruffled quiet placid calmer hushed muted peaceful placid serene silent soft subdued tranquil gentler mellower quieter restful softer still whispering zephyr-like low-key restrained

Synonyms by register

Formal

less audible more subdued hushed

Informal

softer muffled low-key

Literary

still serene tranquil

Antonyms

louder noisier vociferous clamorous boisterous rumbustious

Common collocations

  • quieter please
  • quieter environment
  • quieter voice
  • quieter place
  • quieter operation
  • quieter engine
  • quieter neighborhood

Word family

adjective quiet
adverb quietly

Usage note

Quieter is the comparative form of the adjective 'quiet'. It is used to describe a state of reduced noise or activity compared to something else.

Example sentences

  1. The library is a place where you need to be quieter.
  2. The teacher asked the students to be quieter during the exam.
  3. I like to listen to quieter music when I'm studying.
  4. The baby finally fell asleep after the house became quieter.
  5. The sound of the waves at the beach was quieter in the morning.

Quotes

  • It was quieter than it should have been.
  • Sometimes the quiet is so loud.
  • I am so much more than you'll ever be, I'm quieter than the sky, and brighter than the sea.

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