quiet
1. qui.et \'kwi--*t\ n [ME, fr. L quiet-, quies rest, quiet - more at
WHILE] : the quality or state of being quiet : TRANQUILLITY : in a
secretive manner - on the quiet
2. quiet aj [ME, fr. MF, fr. L quietus, fr. pp. of quiescere] 1a: marked by
little or no motion or activity : CALM 1b: GENTLE, EASYGOING {~
temperament} 1c: UNDISTURBED {~ reading} 1d: enjoyed in peace and
relaxation {a ~ cup of tea} 2a: free from noise or uproar : STILL 2b:
UNOBTRUSIVE, CONSERVATIVE {~ clothes} 3: RETIRED, SECLUDED {~ nook} -
qui.et.ly av
3. quiet av : QUIETLY {quiet-running engine}
4. quiet vt 1: to cause to be quiet : CALM 2: to make secure by freeing
from dispute or question {~ title} : to become quiet - usu. used with down
- qui.et.er n