Definitions
adjective
free from disturbance by heavy waves
“the quiet waters of a lagoon”
adjective
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
“a quiet life”
adjective
free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound
“a quiet audience at the concert”
adjective
characterized by a low level of surface phenomena, such as sunspots
verb
make calm or still
“quiet the dragons of worry and fear”
adverb
with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')
“her hands rested quietly in her lap”
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