quiet (Meaning)
quiet (n)
a period of calm weather
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
the absence of sound
a disposition free from stress or emotion
quiet (v)
become quiet or quieter
make calm or still
quiet (a)
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound
(of the sun) characterized by a low level of surface phenomena, such as sunspots
quiet (s)
not showy or obtrusive
in a softened tone
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
quiet (r)
with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')
quiet (a.)
In a state of rest or calm; without stir, motion, or agitation; still; as, a quiet sea; quiet air.
Free from noise or disturbance; hushed; still.
Not excited or anxious; calm; peaceful; placid; settled; as, a quiet life; a quiet conscience.
Not giving offense; not exciting disorder or trouble; not turbulent; gentle; mild; meek; contented.
Not showy; not such as to attract attention; undemonstrative; as, a quiet dress; quiet colors; a quiet movement.
The quality or state of being quiet, or in repose; as an hour or a time of quiet.
Freedom from disturbance, noise, or alarm; stillness; tranquillity; peace; security.
quiet (v. t.)
To stop motion in; to still; to reduce to a state of rest, or of silence.
To calm; to appease; to pacify; to lull; to allay; to tranquillize; as, to quiet the passions; to quiet clamors or disorders; to quiet pain or grief.
quiet (v. i.)
To become still, silent, or calm; -- often with down; as, be soon quieted down.
Synonyms & Antonyms of quiet
quiet Sentence Examples
- The library was silent and quiet, providing an ideal environment for studying.
- The quiet rustling of leaves outside the window soothed my mind.
- The once-bustling street fell quiet as the night crept in.
- I sought solace in the quiet solitude of the mountains.
- The quiet ticking of the clock marked the passage of time.
- The gentle breeze whispered quietly through the trees, creating a peaceful ambiance.
- The quiet hum of the refrigerator was the only sound in the otherwise empty kitchen.
- The students sat quietly in the lecture hall, eager to absorb the professor's words.
- The quiet purring of the cat filled the room with a sense of tranquility.
- The quiet of the countryside allowed me to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
FAQs About the word quiet
a period of calm weather, an untroubled state; free from disturbances, the absence of sound, a disposition free from stress or emotion, become quiet or quieter,
peaceful, calm, serene, restful, placid, quieted, hushed,tranquil, still, silent
unquiet, tumultuous, noisy, woolly, uproarious, clamorous, uproarious, noisy, raucous, boisterous
The library was silent and quiet, providing an ideal environment for studying.
The quiet rustling of leaves outside the window soothed my mind.
The once-bustling street fell quiet as the night crept in.
I sought solace in the quiet solitude of the mountains.
