quiet

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[ kwahy-it ]
/ ˈkwaɪ ɪt /
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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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1350–1400; (adj.) Middle English (< Middle French) < Latin quiētus, past participle of quiēscere (see quiescent); (v.) Middle English quieten, partly derivative of the adj., partly < Late Latin quiētāre, derivative of quiētus. Cf. coy

ANTONYMS FOR quiet

2 noisy.
5 perturbed.
9 active.
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synonym study for quiet

2. See still1.

OTHER WORDS FROM quiet

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH quiet

quiescent quiet quiet quit quite quietness quietude

Words nearby quiet

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Definition for quiet (2 of 2)

quiet 2
[ 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)

Words related to quiet

reticent, soft, silent, peaceful, muted, secluded, serene, shy, smooth, private, gentle, mild, placid, sedate, stable, tranquil, subdued, sober, modest, unassuming

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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, noun

Word 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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