The difference between Loud and Quiet
When used as nouns, loud means high-quality marijuana, whereas quiet means the absence of sound.
When used as adjectives, loud means of great intensity, whereas quiet means with little or no sound.
Loud is also adverb with the meaning: loudly.
Quiet is also interjection with the meaning: be quiet.
Quiet is also verb with the meaning: to become quiet, silent, still, tranquil, calm.
check bellow for the other definitions of Loud and Quiet
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Loud as an adjective (of a sound):
Of great intensity.
Examples:
"Turn that music down; it's too loud.'"
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Loud as an adjective (of a person, thing, event, etc.):
Noisy.
Examples:
"a loud party that went on all night"
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Loud as an adjective (of a person, event, etc.):
Not subtle or reserved, brash.
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Loud as an adjective (of clothing, decorations, etc.):
Having unpleasantly and tastelessly contrasting colours or patterns; gaudy.
Examples:
"a loud style of dress; loud colors'"
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Loud as an adjective (of marijuana, slang):
High-quality; premium; having a strong or pungent odour indicating good quality
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Loud as a noun (slang):
High-quality marijuana
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Loud as an adverb:
Loudly.
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Quiet as an adjective:
With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise.
Examples:
"I can't hear the music; it is too quiet."
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Quiet as an adjective:
Having little motion or activity; calm.
Examples:
"the sea was quiet'"
"a quiet night at home"
"all quiet on the Western front"
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Quiet as an adjective:
Not busy, of low quantity.
Examples:
"The traffic was quiet for a Monday morning."
"Business was quiet for the season."
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Quiet as an adjective:
Not talking much or not talking loudly; reserved.
Examples:
"He's a very quiet man usually, but is very chatty after a few beers."
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Quiet as an adjective:
Not showy; undemonstrative.
Examples:
"a quiet dress"
"'quiet colours"
"a quiet movement"
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Quiet as an adjective (software):
Requiring little or no interaction.
Examples:
"a quiet install"
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Quiet as a verb:
To become quiet, silent, still, tranquil, calm.
Examples:
"When you quiet, we can start talking."
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Quiet as a verb:
To cause someone to become quiet.
Examples:
"Can you quiet your child? He's making lots of noise."
"The umpire quieted the crowd, so the game could continue in peace."
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Quiet as a noun:
The absence of sound; quietness.
Examples:
"There was a strange quiet in the normally very lively plaza."
"We need a bit of quiet before we can start the show."
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Quiet as a noun:
the absence of movement; stillness, tranquility