A1 — Beginneradjective
silenzioso
silent, quiet, noiseless
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
quietomutotranquilloovattato
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
rumorosochiassosofragorosoassordante
Usage note
'Silenzioso' describes a persistently quiet person or place. 'Quieto' is broader (also means calm). 'Ovattato' means muffled/padded silence. 'Fragoroso' means thunderously loud.
Example
"La biblioteca deve essere un luogo silenzioso."
"The library must be a quiet place."
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