Quiet
Quiet , adjective
[Latin quietus, p. p. pf quiescere to rest, keep quiet; akin to quies rest, and prob. to English while, n. See While, and compare Coy, a., Quiesce, Quietus, Quit, a., Quite, Requiem.]
1.
In a state of rest or calm; without stir, motion, or agitation; still; as, a quiet sea; quiet air.
They... were quiet all the night, saying, In the morning, when it is day, we shall kill him.
2.
Free from noise or disturbance; hushed; still.
3.
Not excited or anxious; calm; peaceful; placid; settled; as, a quiet life; a quiet conscience.
So quiet and so sweet a style.
That son, who on the quiet state of man
Such trouble brought.
4.
Not giving offense; not exciting disorder or trouble; not turbulent; gentle; mild; meek; contented.
The ornament of a meek and quiet spirit.
I will sit as quiet as a lamb.
5.
Not showy; not such as to attract attention; undemonstrative; as, a quiet dress; quiet colors; a quiet movement.
Quiet , noun
[Latin quies, -etis. See Quiet, a.]
1.
The quality or state of being quiet, or in repose; as an hour or a time of quiet.
2.
Freedom from disturbance, noise, or alarm; stillness; tranquillity; peace; security.
And join with thee, calm Peace and Quiet.
Collocations (3)
At quiet , still; peaceful.
In quiet , quietly. I will depart in quiet.
Out of quiet , disturbed; restless. [Obsolete] She is much out of quiet.
Quiet , transitive verb
1.
To stop motion in; to still; to reduce to a state of rest, or of silence.
2.
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 yourselves, I pray, and be at peace.
Quiet , intransitive verb
To become still, silent, or calm; -- often with down; as, be soon quieted down.