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quiet

adjective

What it means

Foundation Speaking & sounds

making little or no noise

The quiet forest was perfect for a secret adventure.

Similar and opposite words

Synonyms (similar meaning)

  • silent
  • hushed
  • peaceful
  • calm
  • still

Antonyms (opposite meaning)

  • boisterous
  • clamorous
  • loud
  • noisy
  • rowdy

More examples

  • Her quiet voice in the play made everyone listen closely.
  • In the story, the quiet cave hid a sleeping dragon.

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One question about “quiet”, the way 11+ papers ask it (Foundation level).

  • communicate

    verbFoundation

    to share ideas or news with other people

    Similar:
    talk
  • language

    nounFoundation

    the words and system people use to speak or write to each other

    Similar:
    tongue
  • squeak

    nounFoundation

    a short, high-pitched sound

    Similar:
    squeal
  • suggest

    verbFoundation

    to put forward an idea or plan for others to consider

    Similar:
    propose
    Opposite:
    command
  • accusatory

    adj.Advanced

    showing that you think someone has done something wrong

    Similar:
    blaming
    Opposite:
    admiring
  • acerbic

    adj.Stretch

    sharp and bitter in the way someone speaks

    Similar:
    bitter
    Opposite:
    gentle
  • advocate

    noun, verbAdvanced

    to speak up in support of an idea or cause

    Similar:
    supporter
    Opposite:
    adversary
  • affirmation

    nounAdvanced

    a statement that something is true, or a confident positive statement

    Similar:
    confirmation
    Opposite:
    contradiction