When something is quiet, it is not as loud or active as it usually is. Sometimes when something is quiet, it is because it is not being heard or because it is being hidden.
The room was quiet because everyone was asleep.
The noise from the street was too loud to hear anything else.
adjective
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
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make calm or still
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adverb
with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')
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noun
a period of calm weather
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the absence of sound
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noun
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
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a disposition free from stress or emotion
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adjective
in a softened tone
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verb
become quiet or quieter
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adjective
not showy or obtrusive
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adjective
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
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free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound
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(of the sun) characterized by a low level of surface phenomena, such as sunspots
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Use a quiet and polite tone of voice when talking with customers.
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She is pliant and quiet.
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The atmosphere was quiet and placid.
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The horse is to be responsive and quiet.
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The scene is serene and quiet.
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They remark on the quietness of the territory.
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At college he was quiet and unassuming.
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It also quiets the heaviness of the guitar.
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Quietness is encouraged in preparation beforehand.
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Return to me peace and quietness.