quiet

Adjective

• of the sun characterized by a low level of surface phenomena like sunspots e.g.

• (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
  • a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay
    
  • the quiet waters of a lagoon
    
  • a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky
    
  • a smooth channel crossing
    
  • scarcely a ripple on the still water
    
  • unruffled water
    

• in a softened tone
  • hushed voices
    
  • muted trumpets
    
  • a subdued whisper
    
  • a quiet reprimand
    

• not showy or obtrusive
  • clothes in quiet good taste
    

• free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound
  • a quiet audience at the concert
    
  • the room was dark and quiet
    

• characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
  • a quiet life
    
  • a quiet throng of onlookers
    
  • quiet peace-loving people
    
  • the factions remained quiet for almost 10 years
    

Adverb

• with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')
  • her hands rested quietly in her lap
    
  • the rock star was quietly led out the back door
    
  • sit here as quiet as you can
    

Noun

• a disposition free from stress or emotion

• the absence of sound
  • he needed silence in order to sleep
    
  • the street was quiet
    

• an untroubled state; free from disturbances

• a period of calm weather
  • there was a lull in the storm
    

Verb

• make calm or still
  • quiet the dragons of worry and fear
    

• become quiet or quieter
  • The audience fell silent when the speaker entered
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  placid , still , tranquil , smooth , unruffled , hushed , muted , subdued , restrained , quietly , repose , placidity , serenity , tranquillity , tranquility , silence , lull , calm , calm down , tranquilize , tranquillize , tranquillise , quieten , hush , quiesce , quiet down , pipe down
• Antonyms: 
  active , noisy , unquiet , unquietly , sound , agitate , rouse , turn on , charge , commove , excite , charge up , louden