quiet

qui-et · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Making little or no noise.

  2. 2.

    Free from disturbance or tumult; calm.

  3. 3.

    (Of a person) Reserved; not talkative.

  4. 4.

    Carried out secretly or with discretion.

  5. 5.

    Absence of noise or bustle; silence.

  6. 6.

    Make or become quiet.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    keep quiet — Stay silent; not tell anyone.
  • •
    peace and quiet — A peaceful, undisturbed atmosphere.
  • •
    on the quiet — Secretly; discreetly.
  • •
    quiet as a mouse — Very quiet.
  • •
    quiet down — Become calmer or less noisy.
  • •
    the quiet before the storm — A calm period before trouble.

Related words

Antonyms: boisterous, loud, noisy
See also: calm, loud, peace, silent
Synonyms: calm, hushed, peaceful, silent

Etymology

From Old French quiete, from Latin quietus ("at rest, free from exertion"), past participle of quiescere ("to rest").