Webster's English Dictionary

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