| Quiet (quiet) |
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| a. | (?) |
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| Qui"et |
| [Compar. Quieter (?);
superl. Quietest.] [L. quietus, p. p.
pf quiescere to rest, keep quiet; akin to quies rest,
and prob. to E. while, n. See While, and cf. Coy |
In a state of rest or calm; without stir,
motion, or agitation; still; as, a quiet sea; quiet
air.
Free from noise or disturbance; hushed;
still.
Not excited or anxious; calm; peaceful;
placid; settled; as, a quiet life; a quiet
conscience.
Not giving offense; not exciting disorder
or trouble; not turbulent; gentle; mild; meek; contented.
Not showy; not such as to attract
attention; undemonstrative; as, a quiet dress; quiet
colors; a quiet movement.
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| Quiet (quiet) |
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| n. | (?) |
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| Qui"et |
| [L. quies, -
etis. See Quiet, a.]
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The quality or state of being quiet, or in
repose; as an hour or a time of quiet.
Freedom from disturbance, noise, or alarm;
stillness; tranquillity; peace; security.
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To stop motion in] to still;
to reduce to a state of rest, or of silence.
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.
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To become still,
silent, or calm; -- often with down; as, be soon quieted
down.
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