adj Uncommon

quieter

KWEYE-ih-tuh

Quieter (adj) means Comparative form of \"quiet\": having less noise or activity than something else. Example: “The back room is quieter than the one facing the street.”

adj

Comparative form of \"quiet\": having less noise or activity than something else.

"The back room is quieter than the one facing the street."

How to use quieter

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMore quiet — used to compare two things by how much noise or activity they have.

Word forms

quieters plural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “quieter” mean?

The word “quieter” means comparative form of \"quiet\": having less noise or activity than something else. In plain terms, more quiet — used to compare two things by how much noise or activity they have.

How do you pronounce “quieter”?

“Quieter” is pronounced KWEYE-ih-tuh (/ˈkwaɪ.ɪ.tɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “quieter” in a sentence?

Here is “quieter” used in a sentence: “The back room is quieter than the one facing the street.”

What part of speech is “quieter”?

“Quieter” is an adjective.

Is “quieter” a common word?

“Quieter” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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