quieter
1 of 2 qui·et·er ˈkwī-ə-tər 
comparative form of the adjective quiet
leading a quieter life
a quieter person
a car with a quieter engine
quieter
2 of 2noun
plural quieters
: one that quiets something or someone
a crowd quieter
a medicine that can be an effective quieter for a noisy cough
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Serhiy Morgunov, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2022 Work from home resulted in a 13% performance increase, due to a combination of fewer sick days, and a quieter and more convenient work environment. Gleb Tsipursky, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 His parents, James Maroney and Suki Fredericks, wanted to pursue a quieter, rural life away from the hustle of the city. Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2022 Nestled along Mexico’s Pacific coast in the shadow of the dramatic Sierra Madre mountains, Punta Mita offers a quieter but no less stunning alternative to other beloved Mexican destinations. Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 Some reviewers miss not having the beep that reminds you that food was left in the microwave, but the ability to cook a quieter late-night snack is a nice option. Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 8 July 2022 These days, Cyrus’ world is a little quieter, with hours dedicated to therapy and psychiatry and a lot of time at home with her dogs, Mellow and Marshall. Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 5 July 2022 Instead of immersing directly in the buzz of South Beach, head 12 miles north and stay on the quieter Sunny Isles Beach. Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2022 As does Salem’s; their chemistry shines in the quieter, tender moments of the film. Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 17 June 2022 See More
Noun
Vasyl was always the quieter and more reserved Ratushnyi brother. Serhiy Morgunov, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2022 Work from home resulted in a 13% performance increase, due to a combination of fewer sick days, and a quieter and more convenient work environment. Gleb Tsipursky, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 His parents, James Maroney and Suki Fredericks, wanted to pursue a quieter, rural life away from the hustle of the city. Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2022 Nestled along Mexico’s Pacific coast in the shadow of the dramatic Sierra Madre mountains, Punta Mita offers a quieter but no less stunning alternative to other beloved Mexican destinations. Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 Some reviewers miss not having the beep that reminds you that food was left in the microwave, but the ability to cook a quieter late-night snack is a nice option. Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 8 July 2022 These days, Cyrus’ world is a little quieter, with hours dedicated to therapy and psychiatry and a lot of time at home with her dogs, Mellow and Marshall. Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 5 July 2022 Instead of immersing directly in the buzz of South Beach, head 12 miles north and stay on the quieter Sunny Isles Beach. Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2022 As does Salem’s; their chemistry shines in the quieter, tender moments of the film. Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 17 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
circa 1542, in the meaning defined above
quieter
noun
as in damper
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