quiet manner

collocation in English

meaningsofquietandmanner

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quiet
adjective
uk
/ˈkwaɪ.ət/us
/ˈkwaɪ.ət/
making very ...
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manner
noun
uk
/ˈmæn.ər/us
/ˈmæn.ɚ/
the way in which something ...
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(Definition ofquietandmannerfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofquiet manner

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At least if they do they make so few and in such aquietmannerthat we do not hear anything about them.
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It soon became obvious, though, that thatquietmannerdisguised the voice of a partisan.
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In all the circumstances, would it not be better to treat this very serious question in a conciliatory, temperate andquietmannerfor the time being?
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His technical skill andquietmannermade him a favorite on the mountain.
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Does the child react intensely to a situation, or does the child respond in a calm andquietmanner?
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He has aquietmannerand slightly nerdish tendencies.
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He gave away large sums, but in such aquietmannerthat few persons were aware of them.
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His presence on the committee must have been reassuring; the doctor'squietmannerdisarmed.
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Attlee's modesty andquietmannerhid a great deal that has only come to light with historical reappraisal.
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When drums are played they must not be played at soft orquietmannerdo to the fact the message can be translated incorrectly if played to quietly.
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Eisley was known for hisquietmanner.
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