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Definition of quieten

quieten

/ˈkwaɪ.ə.tən/
qui · et · en
Adverb:quietly
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Adjective:quiet
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Past Simple:quietened
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Past Participle:quietened
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Present Participle:quietening
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quieten Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

British To make or become quiet, calm, or silent (often used with 'down').

Example

"The teacher waited patiently for the noisy classroom to quieten before starting the lesson."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'quieten' (often paired with 'down') is the standard verb in British, Australian, and New Zealand English, American English speakers strongly prefer the shorter verb 'quiet'.

• Rhymes for quieten

• Nearby Words

quid
quidditch
quiet
quieten
quietly
quietness
quiff

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century from the adjective 'quiet' (ultimately from Latin 'quietus', meaning 'at rest') plus the verbal suffix '-en'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Quieten. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/quieten
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