Search results for 'quiet':

quiet adj (quieter, quietest) 1 a making little or no noise; b said of a sound or voice, etc: soft; not loud. 2 said of a place, etc: peaceful; tranquil; without noise or bustle. 3 said of someone or their nature or disposition: reserved; unassertive; shy. 4 said of the weather or sea, etc: calm. 5 not disturbed by trouble or excitement. 6 without fuss or publicity; informal. 7 said of business or trade, etc: not flourishing or busy. 8 secret; private. 9 undisclosed or hidden • took a quiet satisfaction in his downfall. 10 said of humour: subtle; not overdone. 11 enjoyed in peace • a quiet read. 12 said of the mind or conscience: untroubled by anxiety or guilt, etc. 13 not showy or gaudy, etc • quiet tones of beige. noun 1 absence of, or freedom from, noise or commotion, etc. 2 calm, tranquillity or repose. verb (quieted, quieting) tr & intr (usually quiet down) to make something or become quiet or calm • told the class to quiet down. quietly adverb. quietness noun. keep quiet about something or keep something quiet to remain silent or say nothing about it. on the quiet (also on the q.t.) secretly; discreetly.
ETYMOLOGY: 14c: from Latin quietus, from quiescere to come to rest.