quiet

1. 1

   With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise.

   • I can't hear the music; it is too quiet.
2. 2

   Having little motion or activity; calm.

   • the sea was quiet
   • a quiet night at home
3. 3

   Not busy, of low quantity.

   • The traffic was quiet for a Monday morning.
   • Business was quiet for the season.
4. 4

   Not talking much or not talking loudly; reserved.

   • He's a very quiet man usually, but is very chatty after a few beers.
5. 5

   Not showy; undemonstrative.

   • a quiet dress
   • quiet colours
6. 6

   Requiring little or no interaction.

   • a quiet install

syn. faint · hushed · low · thin · muffled · piano · quiet · quiet as a grave · quiet as a mouse · quiet as a church mouse · soft · still

ant. noisy · silent

1. 1

   To cause (someone or something) to become quiet.transitive

   • Can you quiet your child? He’s making lots of noise.
   • The umpire quieted the crowd so the game could continue in peace.
2. 2

   To become quiet or calm.intransitive

   • When you quiet, we can start talking.

1. 1

   The absence of sound; quietness.countableuncountable

   • There was a strange quiet in the normally very lively plaza.
   • We need a bit of quiet before we can start the show.
2. 2

   The absence of movement; stillness, tranquility.countableuncountable

3. 3

   The absence of disturbance or trouble; peace, security.countableuncountable

   • The King & his Nobles thinke they may ſleepe in quiet, Now they haue giuen vs a little holy water at the Court, But thers no ſuch matter, we be no ſuch fooles, To be bobd out with words and after come to hanging: […]

1. 1

   Be quiet.

   • Quiet! The children are sleeping.