10 Words for … QUIET

calm – quiet and peaceful (often after a state of agitation)
Now that the storm was over, it was a calm night.
hushed – softened or muted in tone
We heard the sound of hushed voices.
muffled – soft in tone and unclear, difficult to hear
There came the muffled sound of footsteps.
muted – softened in tone
The sound of their voices was muted by the wall between us and them.
noiseless – marked by the absence of sound
She expected the room to be noiseless.
peaceful – quiet and calm (often after a state of agitation)
After a day of meetings, she spent a peaceful hour walking in the woods.
silent – marked by the complete absence of sound
The library was silent.
soft – low in volume
The doctor spoke in a soft voice.
still – quiet and calm, free from movement and noise (often after a state of agitation)
The wind dropped and the trees were still.
tranquil – quiet and peaceful (often after a state of agitation)
The sea was tranquil.

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23 Mar 2023
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