Quiet — Defs

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

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.
“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.

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

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.

Phrases & compounds

At quiet — still; peaceful.

In quiet — quietly.

Out of quiet — disturbed; restless.

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

imp. & p. p. Quieted; p. pr. & vb. n. Quieting

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.

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

1.
To become still, silent, or calm; -- often with down; as, be soon quieted down.