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   Qui·et

   /ˈkwīət/

   

   adjective

   • 1. making little or no noise: "the car has a quiet, economical engine" Similar silentstillhushednoiselesssoundlessmutedumbspeechlessvoicelessunspeakingsoftlowloweredmutedmuffledfaintindistinctinaudibledullhushedwhisperedstifledsuppressedOpposite loud
   • ▪ (of a place, period of time, or situation) without much activity, disturbance, or excitement: "the street below was quiet, little traffic braving the snow" Similar peacefulsleepytranquilcalmstillrelaxingsoothingpleasantrestfulundisturbedfree from disturbancefree from interruptionfree from interferenceuntroubledunfrequentedprivatesecludedsequesteredretiredisolatedout of the wayoff the beaten tracksolitaryOpposite busy
   • ▪ without being disturbed or interrupted: "all he wanted was a quiet drink" Similar peacefulsleepytranquilcalmstillrelaxingsoothingpleasantrestfulundisturbedfree from disturbancefree from interruptionfree from interferenceuntroubledunfrequentedprivatesecludedsequesteredretiredisolatedout of the wayoff the beaten tracksolitaryOpposite busy
   • 2. carried out discreetly, secretly, or with moderation: "we wanted a quiet wedding" Similar privateconfidentialsecretdiscreetunofficialoff the recordbetween ourselvesbetween you and me (and the bedpost/gatepost/doorpost/wall)Opposite public
   • ▪ (of a person) tranquil and reserved by nature; not brash or forceful: "his quiet, middle-aged parents" Similar calmequableserenecomposedcool, calm, and collectedplaciduntroubledpeacefulpeaceabletranquilgentlemildphlegmaticimperturbableunexcitablemoderatereserveduncommunicativeunresponsivetaciturnsecretivewithdrawnsilentmeekmousyretiringreticentunforthcomingshyself-effacingdiffidentmodesttemperaterestrainedunassumingunassertiveunemotionalinformal:unflappablerare:equanimous
   • ▪ expressed in a restrained or understated way: "Molly spoke with quiet confidence"
   • ▪ (of a color or garment) unobtrusive; not bright or showy. Similar unobtrusiveunostentatiousunpretentiousrestrainedreservedsoftpalepastelmutedunderstatedsubduedsubtlelow-keyconservativesoberplainordinaryOpposite loud

   noun

   • 1. absence of noise or bustle; silence; calm: "the ringing of the telephone shattered the early morning quiet"
   • ▪ freedom from disturbance or interruption by others: "he understood her wish for peace and quiet"
   • ▪ a peaceful or settled state of affairs in social or political life: "after several months of comparative quiet, the scandal reerupted in August"

   verb

   • 1. make or become silent, calm, or still: North American "there are ways of quieting kids down"

   Word Origin Middle English (originally as a noun denoting peace as opposed to war): via Old French, based on Latin quies, quiet- ‘repose, quiet’.

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   Jul 1, 2012 · The meaning of QUIET is the quality or state of being quiet : tranquility. How to use quiet in a sentence.

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   QUIET meaning: 1. making very little noise: 2. having little activity or excitement and few people: 3. A quiet…. Learn more.

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   Synonyms for QUIET: peaceful, serene, calm, placid, restful, tranquil, hushed, silent; Antonyms of QUIET: loud, noisy, boisterous, raucous, rowdy, tumultuous, deafening, clamorous

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   refraining or free from activity, especially busy or vigorous activity: a quiet Sunday afternoon. making no disturbance or trouble; not turbulent; peaceable: The factions remained quiet for twenty years. motionless or moving very gently: quiet waters. Synonyms: unmoving. Antonyms: active.

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   Find 230 different ways to say QUIET, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.

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   To be quiet means you don't make any noise. When you’re trying not to wake a sleeping lion, you will be quiet when you run by it. The versatile quiet, which can be a noun, adjective, or verb (to quiet others), is one of those words that is best understood through its antonyms — loud or hectic.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › americanquiet adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   without many people or much noise or activity a quiet street They lead a quiet life. Business is usually quieter at this time of year. They had a quiet wedding. The hotel is in a quiet location near the sea. a quiet sea. not disturbed; peaceful to have a quiet drink I was looking forward to a quiet evening at home.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishQUIET | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   QUIET definition: 1. making little or no noise: 2. without much noise or activity: 3. If someone is quiet, they do…. Learn more.

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    Quiet Definition. Making or characterized by little or no noise. A quiet library; a quiet street; a quiet, well tuned engine. Still; calm; motionless. Not noisy; hushed. A quiet motor. Providing or allowing relaxation; restful; soothing. A quiet afternoon nap; a quiet tune on the flute. Not speaking; silent.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishquiet adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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    Definition of quiet adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.