Quiet
Definition of Quiet
Qui´et | a. | 1. | In a state of rest or calm; without stir, motion, or agitation; still; as, a quiet sea; quiet air. | | 2. | Free from noise or disturbance; hushed; still. | | 3. | Not excited or anxious; calm; peaceful; placid; settled; as, a quiet life; a quiet conscience. | | 4. | Not giving offense; not exciting disorder or trouble; not turbulent; gentle; mild; meek; contented. | | 5. | Not showy; not such as to attract attention; undemonstrative; as, a quiet dress; quiet colors; a quiet movement. | | n. | 1. | | | 1. | The quality or state of being quiet, or in repose; as an hour or a time of quiet. | | 2. | Freedom from disturbance, noise, or alarm; stillness; tranquillity; peace; security. | | v. t. | 1. | To stop motion in; to still; to reduce to a state of rest, or of silence. | | 2. | To calm; to appease; to pacify; to lull; to allay; to tranquillize; as, to quiet the passions; to quiet clamors or disorders; to quiet pain or grief. | | v. i. | 1. | To become still, silent, or calm; - often with down; as, be soon quieted down. |
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