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| allay |
to quiet or lay to rest (fears, doubts, and the like). [1/2 definitions] |
| bucolic |
of or suggesting the countryside or a rustic style of life, esp. one that is quiet and pleasant. [1/2 definitions] |
| calm |
a condition of freedom from disturbance; peace and quiet. [1/6 definitions] |
| chuckle |
to laugh softly or in a quiet manner. [2 definitions] |
| clam |
(informal) a quiet or uncommunicative person. [1/4 definitions] |
| cloister |
a place such as a monastery or convent where people live quiet, spiritual lives. [1/2 definitions] |
| compose |
to bring to a state of stillness or quiet. [1/6 definitions] |
| debate |
a kind of competition between two people or two teams who disagree on particular issue or set of issues. Each side is given certain amounts of time in which they can talk and present their argument. When one side talks, the other side must be quiet. A debate like this is done in front of an audience. [1/4 definitions] |
| demure |
quiet, shy, modest, or reserved in manner. [1/2 definitions] |
| dryness |
quiet, seemingly unconscious humor. [1/3 definitions] |
| even-tempered |
of quiet disposition; not easily upset; calm. |
| hold one's peace |
to stay quiet; not speak. |
| hush |
"Be quiet." [3/5 definitions] |
| hushed |
quiet, often out of caution, nervousness, or respect. |
| low1 |
at a somewhat quiet level. [1/11 definitions] |
| lull |
a calm, quiet period. [1/2 definitions] |
| modest |
not thinking too highly of oneself; humble. [1/3 definitions] |
| murmur |
a sound that is soft, muffled, and ongoing, like the sound made by quiet conversation. [1/2 definitions] |
| mutter |
quiet complaining speech that is hard to understand or not clear. [1/2 definitions] |
| noiseless |
making no noise; quiet. |
| peace |
a time when there is no war or fighting. [2 definitions] |
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