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utterly
Adjective
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Refers to something being completely or entirely, usually used in a negative way.
Jim's proposal was utterly ridiculous.
How utterly generous of you to offer me the use of your beach house for the month!
Karen's manners are utterly gross.
She practiced the Black Key Etude until she was utterly exhausted.
quiet
Adjective
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Not loud; making no sound or making very little sound.
This young person is very quiet now because she is reading a book.
You should be quiet in a library or a movie theater.
quiet
Verb
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To calm or soften, as a sound.
She quieted the cries of her baby.
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To remove, allay.
The manager quieted their protest with a few words.
Her presence quiets his fears.
quiet
Noun
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A calm or not noisy time or place.
You like the quiet.