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quiet meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of quiet at MeaningMonkey.org. quiet meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.QUIET noun
Definition of quiet (noun)
- a period of calm weather
- "there was a lull in the storm"
- synonyms: lull
- an untroubled state; free from disturbances
- synonyms: tranquility, tranquillity
- the absence of sound
- a disposition free from stress or emotion
- synonyms: placidity, repose, serenity, tranquility, tranquillity
QUIET verb
Definition of quiet (verb)
- become quiet or quieter
- make calm or still
- "quiet the dragons of worry and fear"
- synonyms: calm, calm down, lull, quieten, still, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize
- antonym: agitate
QUIET adjective
Definition of quiet (adjective)
- 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"
- antonym: unquiet
- free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound
- "a quiet audience at the concert"; "the room was dark and quiet"
- antonym: noisy
- not showy or obtrusive
- "clothes in quiet good taste"
- synonyms: restrained
- in a softened tone
- (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
- of the sun characterized by a low level of surface phenomena like sunspots e.g.
- antonym: active
QUIET adverb
Definition of quiet (adverb)
Source: Princeton University Wordnet