quiet
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[ kwahy-it ]
/ ˈkwaɪ ɪt /
adjective, qui·et·er, qui·et·est.
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
to become quiet (often followed by down).
Origin of quiet
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2. See
still1.
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Definition for quiet (2 of 2)
quiet
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[ kwahy-it ]
/ ˈkwaɪ ɪt /
noun
freedom from noise, unwanted sound, etc.: At least there's quiet here.
freedom from disturbance or tumult; tranquillity; rest; repose: to live in quiet.
peace; peaceful condition of affairs.
Origin of quiet
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1300–50; Middle English
quiet(e) (< Middle French
quiete) < Latin
quiēt- (stem of
quiēs) rest, peace; akin to
quiēscere (see
quiescent)
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British Dictionary definitions for quiet
quiet
/ (ˈkwaɪət) /
adjective
noun
the state of being silent, peaceful, or untroubled
on the quiet
without other people knowing; secretly
verb
a less common word for quieten
Derived forms of quiet
quietness, nounWord Origin for quiet
C14: from Latin
quiētus, past participle of
quiēscere to rest, from
quiēs repose, rest
Idioms and Phrases with quiet
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