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quiet

/ˈkwaɪ.ət/

Meanings
noun
The absence of sound; quietness.

Examples :

"There was a strange quiet in the normally very lively plaza."
sound condition essential

Related Words

Illustration concentrate

concentrate noun

/ˈkɒn.sən.tɹeɪt/ /ˈkɑn.sən.tɹeɪt/

A substance that is in a condensed form.

"The coffee concentrate was strong, so a little went a long way. "

Illustration requiring

requiring verb

/ɹɪˈkwaɪ(ə)ɹɪŋ/

To ask (someone) for something; to request.

"The teacher is requiring students to submit their essays by Friday. "

Illustration tranquility

tranquility noun

/træŋˈkwɪləti/ /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/

The state of being tranquil

"The park offered a moment of tranquility from the busy city. "

Illustration undemonstrative

undemonstrative adjective

/ˌʌndɪˈdɛmənˌstreɪtɪv/ /ˌʌndɪˈmɑːnstrətɪv/

Not given to showing emotion or feelings; reserved or distant.

"Even though he loved his daughter very much, he was an undemonstrative father, rarely hugging her or saying "I love you." "

Illustration classroom

classroom noun

/ˈklɑːsɹʊm/

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

"The children were excited to go to their classroom in the morning. "

Illustration disturbing

disturbing verb

/dɪsˈtɜːbɪŋ/

To confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids.

"A school of fish disturbed the water."

Illustration stillness

stillness noun

/ˈstɪlnəs/

The quality or state of being still

"The stillness in the library was perfect for concentrating on my homework. "

Illustration quietness

quietness noun

/ˈkwaɪətnəs/ /ˈkwaɪɪtnəs/

Absence of sound; silence or hush.

"The quietness of the library allowed Sarah to concentrate on her studies. "

Illustration movement

movement noun

/ˈmuːv.mənt/

Physical motion between points in space.

"I saw a movement in that grass on the hill."

Illustration interaction

interaction noun

/ˌɪntəɹˈækʃən/

The situation or occurrence in which two or more objects or events act upon one another to produce a new effect; the effect resulting from such a situation or occurrence.

"Be aware of interactions between different medications."

Illustration peacefully

peacefully adverb

/ˈpiːsfəli/

In a peaceful manner.

"The children played peacefully in the park, sharing toys and laughing. "

Illustration normally

normally adverb

/ˈnɔːrməli/ /ˈnɔrməli/

Under normal conditions or circumstances; usually; most of the time

"My brother normally gets up early for school. "