What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
quietest
Example
The library is the quietest place in the school. [quietest: superlative adjective]
Example
She whispered in the quietest voice possible so as not to wake the baby. [quietest: superlative adjective]
Example
The quietest time of day in the city is early morning before rush hour. [quietest: superlative adjective]
soundless
Example
The soundless room was perfect for meditation. [soundless: adjective]
Example
The mouse moved across the floor in a soundless manner. [soundless: adverb]
Example
The soundless night was eerie and unsettling. [soundless: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Quietest is more common than soundless in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between quietest and soundless?
Soundless is more formal than quietest and can be used in more formal contexts.
