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quiet

Adjective

  1. 1

    quiet

    No sound being heard

    Korean definition: 아무 소리도 들리지 않다.

    • At a single word from the boss, the employees went dead quiet.

    • At nine in the morning, the whole family had left for work and the house was quiet.

  2. 2

    quiet

    Restrained in speech and gentle in behavior.

    Korean definition: 말이 적고 행동이 얌전하다.

    • Because of his quiet personality, Minjun doesn't stand out much.

    • Jisu answered the teacher's question meekly and quietly.

  3. 3

    quiet

    Peaceful without problems.

    Korean definition: 문제가 없이 평안하다.

    • After the thief was caught, the village was quiet for a while without any big problems.

    • Not a day goes by without incidents and accidents — I wonder when the world will ever be quiet.

  4. 4

    calm

    Having peace of mind with emotions calmed down.

    Korean definition: 감정이 가라앉아 마음이 평안하다.

    • While taking a walk, Mother calmed her mind and became composed.

    • Father, who had been agitated, regained his calm while drinking a cup of hot tea.