Quiet - translation, pronunciation and examples
quiet
making little noise
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When to use quiet
Тихий ребёнок читал книгу в углу.
Тихий парк — идеальное место для чтения книги.
quiet usage examples
Тихий ребёнок читал книгу в углу.
The quiet child read a book in the corner.
Тихий парк — идеальное место для чтения книги.
The quiet park is perfect for reading a book.
Similar words
General neutral term for low noise level or calm behavior
Often implies complete or near-complete absence of sound; more absolute than 'quiet'
Describes a person who speaks in a quiet, gentle voice
Hushed: intentionally quieted or subdued, often describing atmosphere or lowered voices
Reserved: restrained or distant in manner; a social/personality trait rather than just low volume
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quiet synonyms
What's the difference between quiet / silent / soft-spoken / hushed / reserved / calm
General neutral term for low noise level or calm behavior
The library is quiet in the afternoon.
Библиотека тихая после обеда.
Often implies complete or near-complete absence of sound; more absolute than 'quiet'
The street was silent after midnight.
Улица была безмолвна после полуночи.
Describes a person who speaks in a quiet, gentle voice
Our teacher is soft-spoken but clear.
Наш учитель говорит тихо, но разборчиво.
Hushed: intentionally quieted or subdued, often describing atmosphere or lowered voices
They spoke in hushed tones in the church.
Они говорили приглушёнными голосами в церкви.
Reserved: restrained or distant in manner; a social/personality trait rather than just low volume
He is quite reserved at parties.
Он довольно сдержанный на вечеринках.
Calm: peaceful or not agitated; often describes mood or situation rather than sound alone
The sea was calm this morning.
Море было спокойным этим утром.
Taciturn: habitually silent or uncommunicative; formal/literary and personality-focused
He was taciturn and rarely joined the conversation.
Он был немногословен и редко вступал в разговор.
Reticent: reluctant to speak or reveal thoughts; often implies restraint or discretion
She was reticent about her plans.
Она сдержанна в вопросе своих планов.
Subdued: muted or restrained (color, light, sound, mood); more formal and broader than 'quiet'
The lighting was subdued in the restaurant.
Освещение в ресторане было приглушённым.
Peaceful: free from disturbance or conflict; emphasizes tranquility rather than only low volume
It was a peaceful village in summer.
Это была спокойная деревня летом.
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How to pronounce quiet and what this word means
quiet translation: тихий. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce quiet
/ˈkwaɪət/
quiet translation
тихий
quiet examples
The quiet child read a book in the corner.
quiet transcription
/ˈkwaɪət/, /ˈkwaɪət/
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Questions about this word
quiet meaning: what does it mean?
making little noise
quiet pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
quiet is pronounced as /ˈkwaɪət/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
quiet definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The quiet child read a book in the corner. Translation: Тихий ребёнок читал книгу в углу.
Is quiet part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
Yes, quiet (тихий) can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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