Quieten — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈkwī-ə-tən/ qui·et·en

Meaning & Definition of Quieten

Quieten (verb)

  1. quiet

Quieten (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to free from distress or disturbance

    "the nanny tried to quieten the children with assurances that help was on its way"

    similar: becalm, calm, compose, lull, lullaby, quiet, salve, settle, soothe, still, tranquilize
    related: appease, conciliate, hush, mollify, pacify, placate, allay, alleviate, assuage, ease, lay, mitigate, quell, relax, relieve, solace, narcotize, sedate, stupefy
    opposite: agitate, discompose, disquiet, disturb, key (up), perturb, upset, vex
    near: aggravate, heighten, intensify, arouse, excite, foment, incite, rouse, stir (up), work up

  2. to stop the noise or speech of

    "one young chap was trying to quieten down the group"

    similar: dumb, extinguish, hush, mute, quell, quiet, settle, shush, shut up, silence, squelch, still
    near: agitate, stir

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Quieten

The most common words with a similar meaning to Quieten:

becalm, calm, compose, lull, lullaby, quiet, salve, settle, soothe, still, tranquilize, dumb, extinguish, hush, mute, quell, shush, shut up, silence, squelch

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Quieten

Words with the opposite meaning of Quieten:

agitate, discompose, disquiet, disturb, key (up), perturb, upset, vex

Related Words for Quieten

appease, conciliate, mollify, pacify, placate, allay, alleviate, assuage, ease, lay, mitigate, relax, relieve, solace, narcotize, sedate, stupefy

Near Antonyms of Quieten

aggravate, heighten, intensify, arouse, excite, foment, incite, rouse, stir (up), work up, stir

Word Forms of Quieten

Inflections: quietened, quietening

Origin & Etymology of Quieten

quiet:2 + -en:2

First known use: circa 1828

Words & Phrases Containing Quieten

quieten down

Frequently Asked Questions about Quieten

What does "Quieten" mean?

"Quieten" means quiet. As a verb, it is defined as: quiet. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Quieten"?

Other words for "Quieten" include becalm, calm, compose, lull, lullaby, quiet, salve and settle. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Quieten" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Quieten"?

There are 37 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Quieten". Common alternatives include becalm, calm, compose, lull, lullaby, quiet, salve, settle, soothe and still.

What is the opposite of "Quieten"?

Antonyms of "Quieten" include agitate, discompose, disquiet, disturb, key (up), perturb, upset and vex. Near antonyms include aggravate, heighten, intensify and arouse.

How do you use "Quieten" in a sentence?

Examples of "Quieten" in a sentence: "the nanny tried to quieten the children with assurances that help was on its way"; "one young chap was trying to quieten down the group".

Is "Quieten" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Quieten" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Quieten"?

"Quieten" is pronounced /ˈkwī-ə-tən/ and divided into syllables as qui·et·en.

What is the origin of the word "Quieten"?

"Quieten" comes from quiet:2 + -en:2. First known use: circa 1828.