quiet

¹qui·et

noun \ˈkwī-ət\

Definition of QUIET

: the quality or state of being quiet : tranquillity

— on the quiet

: in a secretive manner : in secret

Examples of QUIET

1. the quiet of a wooded trail
2. Can I have some quiet here? I'm trying to study.
3. I need a little peace and quiet.

Origin of QUIET

Middle English, from Anglo-French quiete, Latin quiet-, quies rest, quiet — more at while

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to QUIET

Synonyms: calmness, hush, peace, peacefulness, placidity, calm, quietness, quietude, repose, restfulness, sereneness, serenity, still, stillness, tranquillity (or tranquility)

Antonyms: bustle, commotion, hubbub, hurly-burly, pandemonium, tumult, turmoil, unquietness, unrest, uproar

Related Words: lull, pause, respite; silence; mildness, soothingness; comity, concord, harmony; casualness, easygoingness, informality, laid-backness, relaxedness

Near Antonyms: clamor, din, noise, racket

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Rhymes with QUIET

Byatt, diet, fiat, Hyatt, riot, striate, Wyatt