Quiet

From TTT

English-Latin

quiet, adj.

  1. In a state of rest or calm; without stir, motion, or agitation; still.
  2. Free from noise or disturbance; hushed; still.
  3. Not excited or anxious; calm; peaceful; placid; settled.
  4. Not giving offense; not exciting disorder or trouble; not turbulent; gentle; mild; meek; contented.
  5. Not showy; not such as to attract attention; undemonstrative.

quiet, n.

  1. The quality or state of being quiet, or in repose.
  2. Freedom from disturbance, noise, or alarm; stillness; tranquility; peace; security.

quiet, v. trans.

  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 tranquilize.

quiet, v. intrans.

  1. To become still, silent, or calm.
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