quietlistening
nounUK /ˈkwaɪət ˈlɪsənɪŋ/
US /ˈkwaɪət ˈlɪsənɪŋ/
Quiet listening means listening carefully without making any noise.
During the story, the children practiced quiet listening so they could hear every word.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A calm, peaceful way of hearing sounds around you.
She enjoyed quiet listening to the birds in the garden.
3. Listening without talking or interrupting someone.
Quiet listening helped him understand his friend's problem.
4. A mindful practice of paying close attention to soft sounds.
The class did a quiet listening exercise to hear the rain on the roof.