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1 quiet
1. adjective1) (not making very much, or any, noise; without very much, or any, noise: Tell the children to be quiet; It's very quiet out in the country; a quiet person.) liniştit2) (free from worry, excitement etc: I live a very quiet life.) liniştit3) (without much movement or activity; not busy: We'll have a quiet afternoon watching television.) liniştit4) ((of colours) not bright.) discret2. noun(a state, atmosphere, period of time etc which is quiet: In the quiet of the night; All I want is peace and quiet.) linişte, calm3. verb((especially American: often with down) to quieten.) a (se) linişti- quieten- quietly
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2 calm
1. adjective1) (still or quiet: a calm sea; The weather was calm.) liniştit2) (not anxious or excited: a calm person/expression; Please keep calm!) calm2. noun1) ((a period of) absence of wind and large waves.) acalmie2) (peace and quiet: He enjoyed the calm of the library.) linişte3. verb(to make calm: Calm yourself!) a (se) linişti- calmly- calmness
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4 the off season
the period, at a hotel, holiday resort etc, when there are few visitors: It's very quiet here in the off season; (also adjective) (off-season rates.) în afara sezonului
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