Dictionary Only:
Explicit Words:

QUIETENING

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Quietening.

Quietening - as a verb

Become quiet or quieter

Example: "The audience fell silent when the speaker entered"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hush10pipe downquiesce18quiet14quiet down
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
louden7

Make calm or still

Example: "Quiet the dragons of worry and fear"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
calm8calm downlull4quiet14still5tranquilize29tranquillise21tranquillize30
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
comfort14console9solace8soothe9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to be quiet or not talk

Example: "Please silence the children in the church!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hush10hush upshut upsilence9still5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conquer18stamp downsubdue9suppress12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
louden7

Quietening - as a noun

The act of making something quieter.

Example Sentences

"She tried quietening the crying baby by rocking it gently."
"He was unsuccessful in quietening the rowdy crowd at the concert."
"They resorted to quietening their barking dog by giving it treats."
"He spent his time in the library, quietly reading and quietening his mind."
"The soft music playing in the background was quietening."
View more

Word Game Points

Is QUIETENING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, quietening is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

QUIETENING has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is QUIETENING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, quietening is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
QUIETENING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is QUIETENING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, quietening is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
QUIETENING has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

Word Variations & Relations

A-Z Proximities

Add 1 Letter To Make These Words...

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen