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restrained vs quiet

quiet vs restrained

restrained is not a noun while quiet is a noun.

restrained and quiet both are adjectives.

restrained is not a verb while quiet is a verb.

restrained is not an adverb while quiet is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
restrained No Yes No No
quiet Yes Yes Yes Yes
As adjectives, restrained and quiet are synonyms defined as:
  • restrained and quiet: not showy or obtrusive
restrained (noun) quiet (noun)
a disposition free from stress or emotion
the absence of sound
a period of calm weather
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
restrained (adjective) quiet (adjective)
under restraint free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound
prudent characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes (of the sun) characterized by a low level of surface phenomena, such as sunspots
cool and formal in manner (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
not showy or obtrusive in a softened tone
not showy or obtrusive
restrained (verb) quiet (verb)
make calm or still
become quiet or quieter
restrained (adverb) quiet (adverb)
with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')
Difference between restrained and quiet

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