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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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   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 definition: making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound. See examples of QUIET used in a sentence.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › quietQuiet - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.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.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishQUIET | English meaning - Cambridge 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.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishquiet - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

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   without many people or much noise or activity. a quiet street/town. It is a quiet place with just a handful of shops, bars and restaurants. They lead a quiet life. After a month of political tensions, things are relatively quiet. Business is usually quieter at this time of year. They had a quiet wedding.

7. 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.

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

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   11 meanings: 1. characterized by an absence or near absence of noise 2. characterized by an absence of turbulent motion or.... Click for more definitions.

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

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   3 not disturbed; peaceful to have a quiet drink I was looking forward to a quiet evening at home. 4 (of a person) tending not to talk very much She was quiet and shy. 5 (of a feeling or an attitude) definite but not expressed in an obvious way He had an air of quiet authority.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › quietQuiet - definition of quiet by The Free Dictionary

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    1. Making or characterized by little or no noise: a quiet library; a quiet street; a quiet, well tuned engine. 2. a. Free of turmoil and agitation; calm: a quiet lake; a quiet place in the country. b. Providing or allowing relaxation; restful; soothing: a quiet afternoon nap; a quiet tune on the flute. 3.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › quietQuiet Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    A quiet state or condition; calmness, stillness, inactivity, freedom from noise, etc. Webster's New World A quiet or peaceful quality; freedom from turmoil or agitation.