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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryQUIET | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   having little activity or excitement and few people: a quiet, peaceful little village. It was a quiet wedding, with just a few friends and relations. Business is quiet during the holidays. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. B1. A quiet person is one who does not talk much: He was a quiet, almost taciturn, young man.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishquiet adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishQUIET definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · 1. adjective. Someone or something that is quiet makes only a small amount of noise. Tania kept the children reasonably quiet and contented. A quiet murmur passed through the classroom. The airlines have invested enormous sums in new, quieter aircraft. Synonyms: soft, low, muted, lowered More Synonyms of quiet. quietly adverb [ADVERB with verb]

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

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   without much noise or activity: I fancy a quiet night in tonight. They found a table in a quiet corner of the restaurant. quiet adjective (NOT TALKING MUCH) B1. If someone is quiet, they do not talk very much: He was a shy, quiet man. keep (sth) quiet. to not talk about something that is secret: It might be wise to keep this quiet for a while.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionquiet noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Idioms. on the quiet. without telling anyone synonym secretly. He’d been meeting her on the quiet. See quiet in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Check pronunciation: quiet. Definition of quiet noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.wordreference.com › definition › quietquiet - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   adj. making little or no noise or sound: quiet neighbors. having little or no noise: a quiet street. silent:[ be + ~] Be quiet! reserved in speech or manner: a quiet, private sort of person. free from disturbance or excitement: a quiet life in the country. free from activity: a quiet Sunday afternoon. still or barely moving: quiet waters.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › quietQuiet Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   : not having much activity or movement. a quiet [= calm] sea. During the morning, business was quiet. Some days at the store are quieter than others. [+] more examples. 4. : not disturbed by noise or people. We enjoyed a quiet [= peaceful] dinner for two. I was looking forward to a quiet cup of tea. I decided to do a little quiet reading. 5.