quiescent (Meaning)
quiescent (s)
not active or activated
marked by a state of tranquil repose
being quiet or still or inactive
(pathology) causing no symptoms
quiescent (a.)
Being in a state of repose; at rest; still; not moving; as, a quiescent body or fluid.
Not ruffed with passion; unagitated; not in action; not excited; quiet; dormant; resting.
Not sounded; silent; as, y is quiescent in day and say.
quiescent (n.)
A silent letter.
Synonyms & Antonyms of quiescent
Synonyms:
- drugged
- shiftless
- asleep
- sluggardly
- inanimate
- still
- sedentary
- dead
- slack
- sluggard
- slothful
- somnambulant
- drowsy
- catatonic
- ambitionless
- comatose
- languorous
- lazyish
- dopey
Antonyms:
quiescent Sentence Examples
- The calm lake shimmered quiescently under the warm summer sun.
- The baby's heartbeat was quiescent, indicating a serene sleep.
- The volcano has been quiescent for centuries, raising concerns about a potential eruption.
- The forest was enveloped in a quiescent hush, broken only by the gentle chirping of birds.
- The river flowed quiescently through the meadow, its waters reflecting the vibrant colors of the wildflowers.
- The sleeping cat lay quiescently on the windowsill, its tail twitching slightly.
- The skies hung quiescently above the city, casting an ethereal glow upon the rooftops.
- The dormant volcano slumbered quiescently, giving no hint of its explosive past.
- The crowd fell quiescent as the speaker began his address.
- The engine hummed quiescently, indicating that the car was running smoothly.
FAQs About the word quiescent
not active or activated, marked by a state of tranquil repose, being quiet or still or inactive, (pathology) causing no symptomsBeing in a state of repose; at r
dull, torpid,sleepy, inactive, inert, apathetic, listless, motionless, dormant, static
engaged, active,active, engaged, vital, vital, lively, occupied, working, spirited
The calm lake shimmered quiescently under the warm summer sun.
The baby's heartbeat was quiescent, indicating a serene sleep.
The volcano has been quiescent for centuries, raising concerns about a potential eruption.
The forest was enveloped in a quiescent hush, broken only by the gentle chirping of birds.
