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Synonyms & Similar Words
calmed
soothed
stilled
hushed
muted
silenced
quietened
tranquilized
appeased
pacified
subdued
mollified
gentled
softened
eased
alleviated
assuaged
mitigated
moderated
tempered
dulled
reduced
lessened
decreased
minimized
allayed
relieved
calmed down
settled down
died down
simmered down
toned down
wound down
scaled down
Meaning of Quieted
The primary meaning of the word "Quieted" is to make or become quiet, still, or peaceful.
Definitions
- According to Oxford Languages, "Quieted" is the past tense and past participle of the verb "quiet", which means to make or become quiet, still, or peaceful.
- It can also refer to the act of calming or soothing someone or something, or the state of being calm and peaceful.
Etymology of Quieted
The word "Quieted" originates from the Old French word "quiete", which is derived from the Latin word "quietus", meaning "rest" or "quiet".
The word has been used in the English language since the 14th century, initially with the meaning of "freedom from disturbance or turmoil".
Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a range of meanings related to calmness, peacefulness, and stillness.
Example Uses
- The teacher asked the students to quieted down during the exam.
- The music quieted the crowd, and soon everyone was listening intently.
- The storm quieted as the sun began to set.
- The medication helped to quieted her cough.
- The news of the resolution quieted the fears of the investors.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
agitated
excited
stirred
aroused
provoked
inflamed
intensified
heightened
amplified
magnified
increased
augmented
exacerbated
worsened
disturbed
disrupted
unsettled
tumultuous
chaotic
noisy
boisterous
rowdy
clamorous
vociferous
obstreperous
refractory