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qui•et

[[t]ˈkwaɪ ɪt[/t]] adj. -et•er, -et•est, v.

1) making little or no noise or sound:

quiet neighbors[/ex]

2) free or comparatively free from noise:

a quiet street[/ex]

3) silent:

Be quiet![/ex]

4) restrained in speech or manner:

a quiet person[/ex]

5) free from disturbance or tumult; peaceful:

a quiet life[/ex]

6) being at rest

7) free from activity, esp. busy or vigorous activity:

a quiet Sunday afternoon[/ex]

8) quiescent; peaceable:

The factions have been quiet for years[/ex]

9) motionless or moving very gently:

quiet waters[/ex]

10) free from disturbing thoughts, emotions, etc.:

a quiet conscience[/ex]

11) said, expressed, done, etc., in a restrained or unobtrusive way:

a quiet reproach[/ex]

12) not showy or obtrusive; subdued:

quiet colors[/ex]

13) not busy or active:

The stock market was quiet last week[/ex]

14) to make quiet

15) to make tranquil or peaceful; pacify

16) to calm mentally, as a person

17) to allay (tumult, doubt, fear, etc.)

18) to silence

19) to become quiet (often fol. by down)

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Etymology: 1350–1400; < L quiētus, ptp. of quiēscere (see quiescent) qui′et•er, n. qui′et•ly, adv. qui′et•ness, n. II

qui•et

[[t]ˈkwaɪ ɪt[/t]] n.

1) freedom from noise, unwanted sound, etc

2) freedom from disturbance or tumult; tranquillity; rest; repose

3) peace; peaceful condition of affairs

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Etymology: 1300–50; ME quiet(e) (< MF quiete) < L quiēt- (s. of quiēs) rest, peace; (see quiescent)