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Webster's English Dictionary

quiet

a. [L. quietus, p. p. pf quiescere to rest, keep quiet; akin to quies rest, and prob. to E. while, n. See While, and cf. Coy, a., Quiesce, Quietus, Quit, a., Quite, Requiem.]1. In a state of rest or calm; without stir, motion, or agitation; still; as, a quiet sea; quiet air. ()

They . . . were quiet all the night, saying, In the morning, when it is day, we shall kill him. (Judg. xvi. 2.)

2. Free from noise or disturbance; hushed; still. ()

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

That son, who on the quiet state of man Such trouble brought. (Milton.)

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

The ornament of a meek and quiet spirit. (1 Pet. iii. 4.)

I will sit as quiet as a lamb. (Shak.)

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

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n. [L. quies, -etis. See Quiet, a.] ()

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

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

And join with thee, calm Peace and Quiet. (Milton.)

At quiet, still; peaceful. -- In quiet, quietly. I will depart in quiet. Shak. -- Out of quiet, disturbed; restless. [Obs.] She is much out of quiet. Shak. ()

v. t. 1. To stop motion in; to still; to reduce to a state of rest, or of silence. ()

2. 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. ()

Quiet yourselves, I pray, and be at peace. (Shak.)

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