quiet.
With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise.
Meaning & usage
With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise.
I can't hear the music; it is too quiet.
Having little motion or activity; calm.
the sea was quiet
a quiet night at home
Not busy, of low quantity.
The traffic was quiet for a Monday morning.
Business was quiet for the season.
Not talking much or not talking loudly; reserved.
He's a very quiet man usually, but is very chatty after a few beers.
Not showy; undemonstrative.
a quiet dress
quiet colours
Requiring little or no interaction.
a quiet install
Where this word comes from
From Middle English quiete, from Old French quiet (adjective) and quiete (noun), from Latin quiētus, past participle of quiēscere (“to keep quiet, rest”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *kʷyeh₁- (“rest”). Doublet of coy, quit, quite, and quietus. Largely displaced native English still in the sense of "with little or no sound".
To cause (someone or something) to become quiet.
Can you quiet your child? He’s making lots of noise.
The umpire quieted the crowd so the game could continue in peace.
To become quiet or calm.
When you quiet, we can start talking.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English quiete, from Old French quiet (adjective) and quiete (noun), from Latin quiētus, past participle of quiēscere (“to keep quiet, rest”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *kʷyeh₁- (“rest”). Doublet of coy, quit, quite, and quietus. Largely displaced native English still in the sense of "with little or no sound".
The absence of sound; quietness.
There was a strange quiet in the normally very lively plaza.
We need a bit of quiet before we can start the show.
The absence of movement; stillness, tranquility.
The absence of disturbance or trouble; peace, security.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English quiete, from Old French quiet (adjective) and quiete (noun), from Latin quiētus, past participle of quiēscere (“to keep quiet, rest”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *kʷyeh₁- (“rest”). Doublet of coy, quit, quite, and quietus. Largely displaced native English still in the sense of "with little or no sound".
Be quiet.
Quiet! The children are sleeping.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English quiete, from Old French quiet (adjective) and quiete (noun), from Latin quiētus, past participle of quiēscere (“to keep quiet, rest”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *kʷyeh₁- (“rest”). Doublet of coy, quit, quite, and quietus. Largely displaced native English still in the sense of "with little or no sound".
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