Quiet Spell

Pronunciation: /ˈkwaɪət spɛl/

Definitions of quiet spell

noun a period of time when there is little or no noise or activity

Example Sentences

A1 I enjoyed the quiet spell in the library while studying.

A2 After a busy day, I welcomed the quiet spell in the evening.

B1 The village experienced a quiet spell after the tourists left.

B2 During the quiet spell in the forest, we could hear the birds chirping.

C1 The city had a quiet spell during the holiday season.

C2 The quiet spell in the countryside was interrupted by the sound of distant thunder.

Examples of quiet spell in a Sentence

formal The region experienced a quiet spell with minimal activity in terms of economic growth.

informal We've had a quiet spell lately, not much going on around here.

slang Things have been pretty chill during this quiet spell.

figurative After the storm, there was a quiet spell where everything seemed peaceful and calm.

Grammatical Forms of quiet spell

• past tense: quiet spelled
• plural: quiet spells
• comparative: quieter spell
• superlative: quietest spell
• present tense: quiet spells
• future tense: will quiet spell
• perfect tense: has quiet spelled
• continuous tense: is quiet spelling
• singular: quiet spell
• positive degree: quiet spell
• infinitive: to quiet spell
• gerund: quiet spelling
• participle: quiet spelled

Origin and Evolution of quiet spell

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The term 'quiet spell' originated from Middle English, where 'quiet' meant calm or peaceful, and 'spell' referred to a period of time. It was commonly used in the context of weather patterns.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'quiet spell' has retained its original meaning of a period of calm or peacefulness, but it is now also used in a figurative sense to describe a break or pause in activity or events.