Close and Quiet

Close

Close adjective - Given to keeping one's activities hidden from public observation or knowledge.
Usage example: she was as close as a stone when it came to talking about her love life

Quiet is a synonym for close in reserved topic. In some cases you can use "Quiet" instead the word "Close" as an adjective or a verb, when it comes to topics like reticent.

Nearby Words: closed, closeness, closing, closely, closure

Quiet

Quiet adjective - Free from disturbing noise or uproar.

Close is a synonym for quiet in reserved topic. Sometimes you can use "Close" instead the word "Quiet" as an adjective or a verb, if it concerns topics such as without or with little sound.

How words are described

low low close low quiet
nice nice close nice quiet
brief brief close brief quiet
short short close short quiet
Other adjectives: relative, extreme, evil, little, closest.

Both words in one sentence

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