Quiet

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

·adj Free from noise or disturbance; hushed; still.

II. Quiet ·vi To become still, silent, or calm;

— often with down; as, be soon quieted down.

III. Quiet ·adj The quality or state of being quiet, or in repose; as an hour or a time of quiet.

IV. Quiet ·adj Freedom from disturbance, noise, or alarm; stillness; tranquillity; peace; security.

V. Quiet ·adj Not excited or anxious; calm; peaceful; placid; settled; as, a quiet life; a quiet conscience.

VI. Quiet ·vt To stop motion in; to Still; to reduce to a state of rest, or of silence.

VII. Quiet ·adj In a state of rest or calm; without stir, motion, or agitation; still; as, a quiet sea; quiet air.

VIII. Quiet ·adj Not giving offense; not exciting disorder or trouble; not turbulent; gentle; mild; meek; contented.

IX. Quiet ·adj Not showy; not such as to attract attention; undemonstrative; as, a quiet dress; quiet colors; a quiet movement.

X. Quiet ·vt 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.