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Describing sounds that are quiet and/or soft

quiet

adjective

making very little or no noise

soft

adjective

a soft sound is quiet and pleasant to listen to

muffled

adjective

a muffled sound is not easy to hear because it is blocked by something

hushed

adjective

very quiet

muted

adjective

not as loud as usual

small

adjective

a small voice or sound is quiet

light

adjective

a light sound is very quiet

low

adverb

quietly

quietly

adverb

in a way that does not make much noise

monotone

adjective

a monotone sound is always the same and never gets louder or quieter, or higher or lower

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