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quiet

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1. quiet - Noun

2. quiet - Adjective

3. quiet - Verb

4. quiet - Adverb

5. quiet - Interjection

6. quiet - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

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

Free from noise or disturbance; hushed; still.

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

Not giving offense; not exciting disorder or trouble; not turbulent; gentle; mild; meek; contented.

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

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

Freedom from disturbance, noise, or alarm; stillness; tranquillity; peace; security.

To stop motion in; to still; to reduce to a state of rest, or of silence.

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.

To become still, silent, or calm; -- often with down; as, be soon quieted down.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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quiet the dragons of worry and fear Source: Internet

muted trumpets Source: Internet

The audience fell silent when the speaker entered Source: Internet

hushed voices Source: Internet

a subdued whisper Source: Internet

a quiet reprimand Source: Internet

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