Recent Examples on the Web
With a quieter than most motor, this stylish techy blender has smart capabilities to sense how to blend the goods.
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Vanessa Powell, Men’s Health, 6 Dec. 2022
The area has been much quieter since Brother Francis downsized during the pandemic, focusing on medically fragile and older residents, said Larry Michael, who owns property nearby and is a member of the group.
—Michelle Theriault Boots, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Jan. 2023
Receiver Brandon Aiyuk, the team’s leading receiver, was quieter against the Buccaneers with two catches but one was a 32-yard touchdown grab with 15 seconds left in the first half to make it 28-0.
—Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2022
The most active phase of the civil rights movement was largely over by then, and many of its foot soldiers had gone back to quieter lives.
—New York Times, 24 Dec. 2021
Speaking about addiction, anxiety, and depression, her speech is hesitant, her voice quieter.
—SPIN, 26 Jan. 2023
Not only do the enhancements help make the Pilot much quieter inside, but driving this Honda SUV is also no longer a total snoozefest.
—Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 24 Jan. 2023
Despite their strong resemblance, Gerber’s aura feels a little quieter, more like a peaceful ripple.
—ELLE, 24 Jan. 2023
Despite a voice growing quieter in an eight-year battle with Parkinson’s disease, the civil rights leader’s message of hope rang clear.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2023
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Yes, quieter is in the scrabble dictionary.
Is more quieter a word?
The words “quieter” and “more quiet” are both grammatically correct examples of the comparative form, although “quieter” is far more common, particularly in American English.
Is quiter in the Scrabble dictionary?
Yes, quieter is in the scrabble dictionary.
What kind of noun is quiet?
quiet used as a noun:
The absence of sound; quietness.
Is Quiet one or two syllables?
The words quiet (two syllables) and quite (one syllable) are frequently confused. Quiet!
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How do you use quieter?
Quieter sentence example
- We were quieter than usual as we drove to our destination. …
- Here it was quieter , though the sound of the water could still be heard in the distance. …
- It was quieter than a graveyard when they pushed their way in.
What is quiet and quite?
Quiet is an adjective used to describe something or someone that makes very little noise: For example:- During the exam the classroom was very quiet. Quite is an adverb used to describe when something is a little or a lot but not completely. For example:- It was quite quiet at work today.
How do you remember quiet or quite?
A good way to remember the difference is to focus on the pronunciation. We pronounce quiet with the final -et made clear. For quite, the final -e is silent. If you focus on the pronunciation of the words then it shouldn’t be difficult to distinguish them.
What means of quite?
Quite can mean “completely” or “entirely,” as in quite the opposite or not quite done yet. It can also be used in ways that emphasize that something is considerable or exceptional, as in quite a lot or that was quite the adventure.
What is the example of quiet?
The definition of quiet is making little or no movement or sound. An example of quiet is the sound of a whisper.
Is it noisier or more noisy?
The comparative form of noisy; more noisy.
What is the superlative of silent?
Silentest meaning
Superlative form of silent: most silent.
What is verb for quiet?
quiesce. Become quiet or quieter. To make temporarily inactive or disabled.
What is silent syllable?
Silent syllables are common in words of three or more syllables where there is a weak vowel sound followed by one of /l/, /r/ or /n/. Both pronunciations of these words are correct, though in connected speech, the silent syllable is more likely in most cases. Some common examples are: chocolate /ˈtʃɒk(ə)lət/
Is quietest grammatically correct?
Quietest is a superlative adjective. A superlative adjective compares one noun to all of the other nouns in its category. The quietest and the most quiet are both acceptable but “the quietest” is much more common.
What is the comparative and superlative of noisy?
(comparative noisier, superlative noisiest)
What is the comparative and superlative of silent?
Comparative. more silent. Superlative. most silent. If something is silent, there is no sound.
Can we say noisier?
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishnois‧y /ˈnɔɪzi/ ●●● S3 adjective (comparative noisier, superlative noisiest) 1 someone or something that is noisy makes a lot of noise OPP quiet The kids have been really noisy today.
Is Noiser a word?
noun. A person or thing that makes noise.
What is a sentence for noisier?
Noisier sentence example
A portable air conditioner is often noisier than its window counterpart. The less expensive juicers tend to have a short warranty of one year or less and may be noisier than the more expensive models. Steel spring rebounders are noisier , but support aggressive bouncing styles.
Is quiet a verb or noun?
To be quiet means you don’t make any noise. … The versatile quiet, which can be a noun, adjective, or verb (to quiet others), is one of those words that is best understood through its antonyms — loud or hectic.
What does soundless mean?
adjective. accompanied by or making little or no noise; silent; quiet: a noiseless step; a noiseless typewriter.
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quieter
Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > quieter
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quieter
[ʹkwaıətə]
1) успокоитель, умиротворитель
2) успокаивающее средство
НБАРС > quieter
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quieter
Англо-русский технический словарь > quieter
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quieter
Универсальный англо-русский словарь > quieter
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quieter
[`kwaıətə]
I.
1. успокоитель, умиротворитель
2. успокаивающее средство
II.
1. (сравн. степень от прил.) quiet + -er
Англо-русский универсальный дополнительный практический переводческий словарь И. Мостицкого > quieter
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quieter
(n) умиротворитель; успокаивающее средство; успокоитель
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Новый англо-русский словарь > quieter
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quieter
Англо-русский синонимический словарь > quieter
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quieter
1. n успокоитель, умиротворитель
2. n успокаивающее средство
Синонимический ряд:
1. calmer (adj.) calmer; more halcyon; more placid; more untroubled; stillier
2. more inactive (adj.) idler; more asleep; more inactive; more inert; more passive; sleepier
3. more inobtrusive (adj.) more inobtrusive; more restrained; more subdued; more tasteful; more unobtrusive; tastier
4. smaller (adj.) lower; more low-key; smaller; softer
5. stiller (adj.) more hush; more hushed; more hushful; more noiseless; more silent; more soundless; more whist; stiller
English-Russian base dictionary > quieter
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quieter
English-Russian big medical dictionary > quieter
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quieter moments
Универсальный англо-русский словарь > quieter moments
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noise-free technology
- бесшумная технология
Англо-русский словарь нормативно-технической терминологии > noise-free technology
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noise abatement
- снижение уровня шума
Англо-русский словарь нормативно-технической терминологии > noise abatement
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нельзя
Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > нельзя
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landing charge
1)
,
межд. эк.
расходы по выгрузке
See:
2)
трансп.
посадочный сбор, сбор [плата] за посадку
There are different landing charges according to the aircraft’s noise emission. The higher landing charges for louder aircraft encourage airlines to invest in quieter types. — Сборы за посадку варьируются в зависимости от уровня шумового загрязнения, производимого самолетом. Более высокие сборы за посадку более шумных самолетов приводят к тому, что авиакомпании начинают инвестировать средства в создание менее шумных моделей.
A blow-out in landing charges across Australia’s major airports could see airfares rise by up to $8, according to the Australian Financial Review. — Согласно «Острэлиан Файненшл Ревью», разрыв в величине посадочных сборов между главными аэропортами Австралии может спровоцировать повышение цен на авиаперелеты до $8.
Syn:
See:
Англо-русский экономический словарь > landing charge
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chillout
1) Общая лексика: предназначенный для отдыха, «расслабона» (There will be a chill-out room for those who fancy a quieter time to sit and chat. — Там будет специальная комната для отдыха — для тех, кто мечтает посиде
2) Сленг: «расслабон» , музыкальное направление: относительно медленная и спокойная музыка типа «эмбиент», первоначально прослушивавшаяся наутро после рейверских вечеринок 2., отдых ( первоначально — после рейверской вечеринки), относящийся к музыкальному направлению «чилл-аут»
Универсальный англо-русский словарь > chillout
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chill(-)out
[‘ʧɪlaut]
1.;
разг.
1) расслабление, отдых
2.
;
разг.
1) предназначенный для отдыха, расслабления
There will be a chillout room for those who fancy a quieter time to sit and chat. — Там будет комната отдыха — для тех, кто мечтает посидеть в тишине и поболтать.
2) относящийся к музыкальному направлению «чилл-аут»
chillout bar — бар, где играют музыку в стиле «чилл-аут»
Англо-русский современный словарь > chill(-)out
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chill(-)out
[‘ʧɪlaut]
1.;
разг.
1) расслабление, отдых
2.
;
разг.
1) предназначенный для отдыха, расслабления
There will be a chillout room for those who fancy a quieter time to sit and chat. — Там будет комната отдыха — для тех, кто мечтает посидеть в тишине и поболтать.
2) относящийся к музыкальному направлению «чилл-аут»
chillout bar — бар, где играют музыку в стиле «чилл-аут»
Англо-русский современный словарь > chill(-)out
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an ass between two bundles of hay
буриданов осёл l’âne de Buridan; французскому философу XIV в. Буридану приписывается рассказ об осле, умершем от голода, так как он не решался сделать выбор между двумя одинаковыми охапками сена]
In his quieter moods he thought often of Katha and Margaret and the curious chain of circumstances which had brought him to this unsatisfactory dangling between two women, one now almost a dream, the other only too palpably near. He felt like Buridan’s ass, which starved between the two bundles of hay. (R. Aldington, ‘All Men Are Enemies’, part II, ch. VI) — В более спокойные минуты он часто думал о Кате и Маргарет и о том странном стечении обстоятельств, приведшем его к этому метанью между двумя женщинами, из которых одна стала теперь уже почти мечтой, а другая — увы! — слишком ощутимо близкой. Он чувствовал себя в положении буриданова осла, умиравшего с голоду между двумя охапками сена.
Large English-Russian phrasebook > an ass between two bundles of hay
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come to terms
1) пойти на уступки (кому-л.); договориться, прийти к соглашению
…we came to terms and struck the bargain. (Th. Hardy, ‘A Tragedy of Two Ambitions’, ch. II) —…мы пришли к соглашению и заключили сделку.
…he meant to fight them to the death unless they could come to some sort of terms. (W. Howells, ‘The Rise of Silas Lapham’, ch. XXV) —…он намеревался беспощадно бороться с ними, если они не пойдут на уступки.
2) примириться с чем-л.; привыкнуть к чему-л.
And yet, of late, since she had been round the world, he had seemed to notice something quieter and more solid in her conduct, as if settled purposes were pushing up, and she were coming to terms at last with her daily life. (J. Galsworthy, ‘Swan Song’, part I, ch. XI) — И все-таки за последнее время, после путешествия вокруг света, он как будто улавливал в поведении Флер что-то более спокойное и устойчивое, словно определились для нее какие-то ценности, примирявшие ее с ее собственной жизнью.
…she liked the country even less than Mrs Clive, who was gradually coming to terms with it. (M. Dickens, ‘The Landlord’s Daughter’, ch. 2) —…Рите эти места нравились меньше, чем миссис Клайв, которая успела привыкнуть к ним.
Large English-Russian phrasebook > come to terms
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calmer
Синонимический ряд:
1. evener (adj.) cooler; evener; more cool-headed; more detached; more even-tempered; more imperturbable; more nonchalant; more unruffled; tranquiler
2. more collected (adj.) easier; more collected; more composed; more easygoing; more poised; more possessed; more self-composed; more self-possessed; more serene; more tranquil
3. more halcyon (adj.) more halcyon; more hushed; more placid; more untroubled; quieter; stiller; stillier
English-Russian base dictionary > calmer
См. также в других словарях:
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Quieter — Qui et*er, n. One who, or that which, quiets. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Quieter — Quiet Qui et, a. [Compar. {Quieter}; superl. {Quietest}.] [L. quietus, p. p. pf quiescere to rest, keep quiet; akin to quies rest, and prob. to E. while, n. See {While}, and cf. {Coy}, a., {Quiesce}, {Quietus}, {Quit}, a., {Quite}, {Requiem}.] 1 … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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quieter — noun see quiet IV … New Collegiate Dictionary
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quieter — qui·et || kwaɪət n. silence, noiselessness; stillness, tranquility; muteness, speechlessness; peacefulness, calmness v. make silent, make noiseless; pacify, calm; be pacified, be calmed; be reticent, remain silent; become quiet adj. silent,… … English contemporary dictionary
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quieter — requite … Anagrams dictionary
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QUIETER — … Useful english dictionary
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requite — quieter … Anagrams dictionary
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Quiet PC — A quiet PC is a personal computer that makes little noise. Common uses for quiet PCs include video editing, sound mixing, home servers, and home theater PCs. A typical quiet PC uses quiet cooling and storage devices and energy efficient… … Wikipedia
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Computer fan — A 3D illustration of four 80 mm fans, a type of fan commonly used in personal computers (sometimes as a set, or mixed with other fan sizes). A computer fan is any fan inside, or attached to, a computer case used for cooling purposes, and may… … Wikipedia
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Boeing 727 — infobox Aircraft subtemplate=Infobox Boeing Aircraft name = Boeing 727 caption = Syrian Air Boeing 727 269/Adv type = Airliner national origin = United States manufacturer = Boeing Commercial Airplanes designer = first flight = February 9 1963… … Wikipedia
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Submarine — For other uses, see Submarine (disambiguation). A Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Oyashio class submarine in 2006 A submarine is a watercraft capable of independent operation below the surface of the water. It differs from a submersible, which… … Wikipedia
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To be quiet means you don’t make any noise. When you’re trying not to wake a sleeping lion, you will be quiet when you run by it.
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With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise.
I can’t hear the music; it is too quiet.
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Having little motion or activity; calm.
a quiet night at home
all quiet on the Western front
the sea was quiet
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Not busy, of low quantity.
Business was quiet for the season.
The traffic was quiet for a Monday morning.
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Not talking much or not talking loudly; reserved.
He’s a very quiet man usually, but is very chatty after a few beers.
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Not showy; undemonstrative.
a quiet dress
a quiet movement
quiet colours
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Requiring little or no interaction.
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The versatile quiet, which can be a noun, adjective, or verb (to quiet others), is one of those words that is best understood through its antonyms — loud or hectic. Let a marching band practice in your apartment, and you will long for a little quiet. Quiet is one of those words that thankfully follow the «i» before «e,» except after «c» spelling rule.
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English grammar is riddled with rules, and some of the most confusing are those regarding the degrees of comparison for adjectives. For examples, take the two-syllable word “quiet.” Is it “more quiet” or “quieter”?
The words “quieter” and “more quiet” are both grammatically correct examples of the comparative form, although “quieter” is far more common, particularly in American English. Since “quiet” is a two-syllable adjective, the rules for forming the comparative allow for either adding the suffix -er at the end or “more” before it.
While this might sound strange to American ears, there’s nothing technically wrong with “more quiet.” Read on to find out more about the rules that govern degrees of comparison, the exceptions to these rules, and how to use them when speaking and writing in English.
What Is the Comparative Form of Quiet?
To better understand why the comparative forms “quieter” and “more quiet” are both grammatically correct, let’s take a look at the rules for degrees of comparison in English.
One way of describing an item, person, or thing is to compare it to someone or something else using adjectives.
When comparing objects with each other, also known as an inflection of adjectives, we can use three different forms of the same adjective to indicate a comparison between two or more ideas. Grammarians refer to these as degrees of comparison.
Most adjectives have three forms to show degrees of comparison — the positive, the comparative, and the superlative (source).
We use the positive to describe one item, group, or person and the comparative to describe two items, groups, or people. In contrast, we use the superlative to describe the greatest of three or more items, groups, or people.
Here is an example of the three degrees of comparison for the word “quiet.”
| Adjective / Positive | Comparative | Superlative |
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| Quiet | Quieter/More quiet (less common) | The quietest/The most quiet (less common) |
Adjectives and the Comparative and Superlative Degrees
There are several rules for forming comparative and superlative degrees for adjectives, based primarily on the number of syllables in each word. Adjectives with one and often two syllables will take endings or suffixes such as -er and -est to form comparative and superlative degrees.
However, “more” and “most” can instead precede most two-syllable adjectives to form comparative and superlative degrees. Just remember that you must pick one or the other; that is, you will either add the suffix at the end or “more” or “most” at the beginning, but never both together.
Forming the double comparative is a common mistake that English language learners make. Consider the following examples.
| Adjective / Positive | Correct Comparative | Incorrect Comparative |
|---|---|---|
| John is quiet. | John is quieter than Tom. John is more quiet than Tom. |
John is more quieter than Tom. |
As with most rules in grammar, there are exceptions, and when it comes to forming comparative and superlative degrees of adjectives, there are quite a few. To learn more about the rules of the degrees of comparison, read our article “Clearer or More Clear: Understanding the Proper Usage of Degrees of Comparison.”
Why Is Quieter More Common?
As the word “quiet” is a two-syllable adjective, the grammatical rule-of-thumb would allow for the comparative forms “quieter” or “more quiet.” Because there is so much room for confusion with two-syllable words, most sources encourage us to use “more” if we are uncertain of which form to use for them (source).
They do this mainly to make forming the comparative as simple as possible for English language learners, as the rules for forming the comparative have numerous exceptions in practice. Still, some forms using the suffix -er gain wider acceptance over time.
The Rules for Two- and Three-Syllable Words
The British Council notes that most two-syllable words and all words with three-syllables or more have “more” in front for the comparative (source). As a general rule, most two-syllable adjectives, apart from those ending in -y, form comparatives and superlatives with “more” and “most” (source).
However, even the three-syllable rule has exceptions with words beginning with “un” like “unhappy” which becomes “unhappier” in the comparative.
For two-syllable words, there is often one version that gains wider acceptance over the other. This is the case with “quieter” as English dictionaries like Merriam-Webster, Collins Dictionary, and Lexico list it as the comparative form of “quiet” (source).
There are a few reasons why “quiet” can accept -er, but there’s nothing that says it must. For instance, the Cambridge Dictionary notes that some two-syllable adjectives, especially those that end in an unstressed vowel sound like “quiet,” can accept -er (source).
Also, according to Merriam-Webster, two-syllable adjectives ending with an “r” or a “t” usually will allow modification with -er (source).
Why One Might Sound Better than the Other
“Quieter” also sounds more accurate to the American ear, possibly having something to do with American English’s basis in rhotic speech, where we generally pronounce the “r” in words more often than in non-rhotic dialects, like British English.
In the 16th and 17th centuries, English even added -er to three-syllable words like “honorable” to form the outdated “honorabler.” This is about the same time that American and British English began to diverge on either side of the Atlantic.
American English also tends to favor using fewer words and letters, so there is a natural tendency to favor the shorter “quieter” and similar comparative forms when there is such an option.
There are also cases where we might use “more” with one- or two-syllable words that would normally take the suffix -er. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, many do this for special emphasis or to modify the entire predicate instead of just the single adjective or adverb, especially when it’s followed by “than.”
A predicate is a sentence element or clause that contains a verb and makes a statement about the subject.
Attributive vs. Predicate Adjective Position
Most adjectives can go in two main places in a sentence: in the attributive position or the predicative position. When the adjective goes before the noun, it is attributive. When the adjective goes after the noun, it is predicative (source).
Attributive position: The quiet girl.
Predicative position: She is quiet.
Note how the predicative position requires a verb before the adjective. Each of the following sentences uses “quieter” or “more quiet” in the predicative position.
They were more quiet than silent during the movie.
We were quieter than usual as we watched the movie.
We were more quiet than usual as we watched the movie.
Sam’s voice grew quieter as she drew near.
Sam’s voice grew more quiet as she drew near.
Using the Degrees of Comparison for Quiet
Now that we understand what the degrees of comparison for “quiet” are, let’s review several examples of each degree in sentences.
The Positive Degree: Quiet
The positive degree offers no comparison — it simply describes some aspect of an object or person. It is the most familiar form of the adjective.
Mia is quiet.
In this sentence, the adjective “quiet” describes something about Mia, either in that moment or as part of her nature. It simply explains that she is quiet and does not compare her quietness to any other person or thing.
The Definition of Quiet
There are several different meanings for the positive form of the adjective “quiet” (source).
- With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise.
I can’t hear the television; it is too quiet.
- Having little motion or activity; calm.
The lake was quiet.
A quiet night at home.
All quiet on the Western front.
- Not busy, of low quantity.
The traffic was quiet for a weekend.
Business was quiet for the season.
- Not talking much or not talking loudly; reserved.
He’s usually a very quiet man but is very chatty after you get to know him.
- Not showy; undemonstrative.
quiet colors
a quiet movement
a quiet dress
- Requiring little or no interaction (particularly for software).
a quiet upgrade
Why Quiet Is Gradable
Some new to the language might make the mistake of thinking that “quiet” is non-gradable, but it is. This misconception comes from viewing “quiet” as absolutely quiet or silent. “Quiet” can mean little or no sound, while silent means no noise.
Non-gradable adjectives or adverbs are those that cannot take the comparative or superlative form. Non-gradable adjectives often consist of words that are extremes or absolutes, like “correct,” “furious,” or “silent.”
“Quiet” includes low levels of sounds, and something can vary in its degree of “quietness.”
The Comparative Degree: Quieter or More Quiet
We use the comparative degree to describe two items, groups, or people in relation to one another. Again, we form the comparative degree by adding -er to the end of the word or “more” in front of it. We also typically add the word “than” for comparison, as in the example below:
Mia is quieter than her sister.
In this sentence, we compare two people, Mia and her sister, in terms of their quietness to show that her sister is not as quiet as she is. It may also imply that her sister is much louder.
However, according to the grammar rules for degrees of comparison, we can also add the word “more” as a form of comparison; for example:
Mia is more quiet than her sister.
This sentence also compares two people — Mia and her sister and their different levels of quietness. Some might also consider this more emphatic than if we had used “quieter.”
Again, while both terms follow the rules for two-syllable words, you’ll find that most people prefer the addition of the suffix -er.
The Superlative Degree: Quietest or Most Quiet
We use the superlative degree to compare three or more people or objects from least to greatest. We form the superlative degree of an adjective by adding the suffix -est to the end of the positive degree or the word “most” before it.
This degree of comparison denotes that the quality of the object or person exists in the highest degree.
Most common: Mia is the quietest of all three of her sisters.
Less common: Mia is the most quiet of all three of her sisters.
In this sentence, we are comparing three people — Mia and her three sisters — in terms of their quietness. Here, Mia is the quietest or most quiet of all three individuals.
The Comparative and Superlative of the Adverb Quietly
In addition to adjectives, we can use the comparative form for adverbs. Unlike an adjective, which describes a noun, an adverb describes a verb to tell us something about the way someone did something.
The adverb of “quiet” is “quietly.” Adverbs like “quietly” that end in -ly always take either “more” to form the comparative or “most” to form the superlative.
| Adverb | Comparative | Superlative |
|---|---|---|
| Quietly | More quietly | Most quietly |
The Noun Suffix
While -er often functions as an adjective or adverb suffix, it also functions as a noun suffix, usually to refer to a person who performs a specific action. For example, we might call someone or something that cuts a “cutter.” This article was written for strategiesforparents.com
While there is no such noun in current usage, Webster’s 1828 Dictionary listed the noun “quieter” as someone or something that quiets (source).
Final Thoughts
In review, the words “quieter” and “more quiet” are both acceptable examples of the comparative form. While both terms are grammatically correct, “quieter” is more common, particularly in American English.
The comparative form is one of the many aspects of the English language that any new learner will have to grapple with to master the language. The three degrees of comparison — namely, the positive, the comparative, and the superlative — offer a clear and easy way to describe and compare adjectives.
Hopefully, you have a better understanding of the comparative uses of the adjective “quiet” and how and when to use “quieter” or “more quiet” in a sentence.
существительное
- успокоитель, умиротворитель
- успокаивающее средство
Мои примеры
Примеры с переводом
It’s quieter out of season. 
В межсезонье тут поспокойнее.
Some days at the store are quieter than others.
Бывают дни, когда в магазине спокойнее, чем в остальное время.
The new model is quieter, needs less servicing and is more fuel efficient.
Новая модель тише, требует меньше обслуживания и более эффективно расходует топливо.
Примеры, ожидающие перевода
Blake had grown much quieter — another sign of his advancing years. 
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Возможные однокоренные слова
quiet — тихий, спокойный, тихо, тайком, успокаивать, покой, спокойствие
quietism — квиетизм, душевное спокойствие
quietly — тихо, спокойно, безмятежно
quietness — тишина, спокойствие, покой
quieting — рассеивание, успокоение, успокаивание, успокаивающий, успокоительный
quiet | quieter |
As adjectives the difference between quiet and quieter
is that quiet is with little or no sound; free from of disturbing noise while quieter is (quiet).
As nouns the difference between quiet and quieter
is that quiet is the absence of sound; quietness while quieter is one who quiets.
As a verb quiet
is to become quiet, silent, still, tranquil, calm.
Other Comparisons: What’s the difference?
quietEnglishAdjective(er) citation , passage=It was a casual sneer, obviously one of a long line. There was hatred behind it, but of a quiet , chronic type, nothing new or unduly virulent, and he was taken aback by the flicker of amazed incredulity that passed over the younger man’s ravaged face.}}
Synonyms* See also Antonyms* loud Verb(en verb)
Synonyms* (become quiet) quiet down, quieten Noun(en noun)
Usage notesOften confused with quite . Statistics* |
quieterEnglishNoun(en noun)
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