quiet

/'kwaiət/
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quiet

The library was quiet during the afternoon study session.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Free from noise or disturbance; making little or no sound: Describes a state or place where there is an absence of loud sounds or commotion.
    • Characterized by little or no motion or activity; calm and peaceful: Describes a situation, period, or person that is not agitated or busy.
    • Not showy, bright, or obtrusive; restrained: Describes something, like colors or behavior, that is subtle and not intended to attract attention.
    • Free from emotional or mental disturbance; tranquil: Describes a state of mind or conscience that is peaceful and untroubled.

  2. Noun:

    • The state or quality of being free from noise, disturbance, or activity; tranquility: Refers to a peaceful and calm period or environment.
    • Silence; the absence of sound: Refers specifically to a lack of audible noise.

  3. Verb:

    • To make someone or something calm, still, or silent; to pacify: The action of causing noise, activity, or agitation to cease.
    • To become calm, still, or silent: The action of moving into a state of quiet.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective:

    • Please be quiet in the library. (Describes a required state of low sound.)
    • They live in a quiet neighborhood away from the main road. (Describes a peaceful place with little disturbance.)
    • She preferred quiet colors like beige and gray for her office. (Describes subtle, non-showy colors.)
    • After meditating, he felt a quiet sense of peace. (Describes a tranquil state of mind.)

  • Noun:

    • I enjoy the quiet of the early morning before anyone else is awake. (Refers to a tranquil period.)
    • The teacher demanded complete quiet during the exam. (Refers to the absence of sound.)

  • Verb:

    • The mother tried to quiet her crying baby by rocking him gently. (Means to make calm or silent.)
    • The crowd finally quieted down when the speaker began. (Means to become silent.)
Advanced Usage
  • "On the quiet": Secretly or discreetly.
    • They made their deal on the quiet to avoid publicity.
  • "A quiet word": A private, discreet conversation, often to give advice or a warning.
    • The manager asked to have a quiet word with the employee about his performance.
Variants and Related Words
  • Quietly (Adverb): In a quiet manner.
    • She closed the door quietly so as not to wake anyone.
  • Quietness (Noun): The quality or state of being quiet.
    • The quietness of the forest was profound.
  • Quieten (Verb, chiefly British): To make or become quiet. (A variant of the verb 'quiet'.)
    • The news did little to quieten their fears.
Synonyms
  • Adjective: Silent, peaceful, calm, tranquil, subdued, hushed, muted, still.
  • Noun: Silence, tranquility, peace, calm, hush.
  • Verb: Calm, soothe, hush, silence, pacify.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Quiet down: To become less noisy or agitated; to calm down.
    • The children were told to quiet down and go to sleep.
  • Quieten down (chiefly British): Same as 'quiet down'.
Related Idioms
  • As quiet as a mouse: Extremely quiet or silent.
    • The thief moved through the house as quiet as a mouse.
  • Peace and quiet: A state of calm and tranquility without disturbance.
    • After retiring, he moved to the countryside for some peace and quiet.
quiet

The library was quiet during the afternoon study session.

Adjective
  1. of the sun characterized by a low level of surface phenomena like sunspots e.g.
  2. (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
    • a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay
    • the quiet waters of a lagoon
    • a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky
    • a smooth channel crossing
    • scarcely a ripple on the still water
    • unruffled water
  3. in a softened tone
    • hushed voices
    • muted trumpets
    • a subdued whisper
    • a quiet reprimand
  4. not showy or obtrusive
    • clothes in quiet good taste
  5. free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound
    • a quiet audience at the concert
    • the room was dark and quiet
  6. characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
    • a quiet life
    • a quiet throng of onlookers
    • quiet peace-loving people
    • the factions remained quiet for almost 10 years
Adverb
  1. with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')
    • her hands rested quietly in her lap
    • the rock star was quietly led out the back door
    • sit here as quiet as you can
Noun
  1. a disposition free from stress or emotion
  2. the absence of sound
    • he needed silence in order to sleep
    • the street was quiet
  3. an untroubled state; free from disturbances
  4. a period of calm weather
    • there was a lull in the storm
Verb
  1. make calm or still
    • quiet the dragons of worry and fear
  2. become quiet or quieter
    • The audience fell silent when the speaker entered

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