English dictionary
quiet
/'kw/aI//I/t/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
ExamplesA quiet life.
A quiet throng of onlookers.
Quiet peace-loving people.
The factions remained quiet for almost 10 years.
Antonyms unquietSource: WordNet 3.0
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free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound
ExamplesA quiet audience at the concert.
The room was dark and quiet.
Antonyms noisySource: WordNet 3.0
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of the sun characterized by a low level of surface phenomena like sunspots e.g.
Antonyms activeSource: WordNet 3.0
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In a state of rest or calm; without stir, motion, or agitation; still; as, a <i>quiet</i> sea; <i>quiet</i> air.
Source: webster1913
noun
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a period of calm weather
Synonyms lullSource: WordNet 3.0
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an untroubled state; free from disturbances
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the absence of sound
ExamplesThe street was quiet.
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a disposition free from stress or emotion
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The quality or state of being quiet, or in repose; as an hour or a time of <i>quiet</i>.
Source: webster1913
adverb
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with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')
ExamplesHer hands rested quietly in her lap.
The rock star was quietly led out the back door.
Sit here as quiet as you can.
Source: WordNet 3.0
adjective satellite
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not showy or obtrusive
ExamplesClothes in quiet good taste.
Synonyms restrainedSource: WordNet 3.0
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in a softened tone
ExamplesA quiet reprimand.
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(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
ExamplesThe quiet waters of a lagoon.
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verb
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become quiet or quieter
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make calm or still
ExamplesQuiet the dragons of worry and fear.
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To stop motion in; to still; to reduce to a state of rest, or of silence.
Source: webster1913
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To become still, silent, or calm; -- often with <i>down</i>; as, be soon <i>quieted</i> down.
Source: webster1913