Definition of quiet
(Entry 1 of 4)
: the quality or state of being quiet (see quiet entry 2) : tranquility
on the quiet
: in a secretive manner : in secret
quiet
adjectiveDefinition of quiet (Entry 2 of 4)
1a
: free from noise or uproar : still
a quiet room The lights went down and the theater became quiet.
b
: making or involving no noise or very little noise
a quiet motor a quiet conversation Everyone suddenly went quiet. Please be quiet—people are trying to study.
c
: tending to speak very little : not loquacious
He was a quiet, reserved person.
d
: unobtrusive, conservative
quiet clothes/colors
2a
: marked by little or no motion or activity : calm
a quiet sea At such an early hour, the streets seemed strangely quiet.
c
: not disturbed by noise or activity
quiet reading a moment of quiet contemplation
: enjoyed in peace and relaxation
a quiet cup of tea
3
: secluded
a quiet nook
4
: carried out secretly or discreetly
quiet diplomacy
: not made known openly or publicly
worked with quiet determination She had a quiet confidence about her. He took a quiet satisfaction in a job well done.
quiet
adverbDefinition of quiet (Entry 3 of 4)
: in a quiet manner
an engine that runs quiet
quiet
verb
quieted; quieting; quiets
Definition of quiet (Entry 4 of 4)
1
: to cause to be quiet : calm
2
: to make secure by freeing from dispute or question
quiet title to a property
: to become quiet
—usually used with down
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The first known use of quiet was in the 14th century
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