quieter

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qui·​et·​er ˈkwī-ə-tər How to pronounce quieter (audio)

comparative form of the adjective quiet

leading a quieter life
a quieter person
a car with a quieter engine

quieter

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noun

plural quieters
: one that quiets something or someone
a crowd quieter
a medicine that can be an effective quieter for a noisy cough

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1542, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of quieter was circa 1542

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Cite this Entry

“Quieter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quieter. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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