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Quiet

ˈkwʌɪət

Quiet definitions
adjective
quieter quietest quiet
  1. making little or no noise

    "the car has a quiet, economical engine"

    • (of a place, period of time, or situation) without much activity, disturbance, or excitement

      "the street below was quiet, little traffic braving the snow"

    • without being disturbed or interrupted

      "all he wanted was a quiet drink"

  2. carried out discreetly, secretly, or with moderation

    "we wanted a quiet wedding"

    private confidential secret discreet unofficial off the record between ourselves between you and me (and the bedpost/gatepost/doorpost/wall)
    • (of a person) mild and reserved by nature

      "his quiet, middle-aged parents"

    • expressed in a restrained or understated way

      "Molly spoke with quiet confidence"

    • (of a colour or garment) unobtrusive; not bright or showy
noun
quiet
  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 re-erupted in August"

verb
quiet quieted quieting quiets
  1. make or become silent, calm, or still

    "there are ways of quieting kids down"