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(adj) still, tranquil, smooth, placid, unruffled
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay; the quiet waters of a lagoon; a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky; a smooth channel crossing; scarcely a ripple on the still water; unruffled water
in a softened tone
hushed voices; muted trumpets; a subdued whisper; a quiet reprimand
(adj) restrained
not showy or obtrusive
clothes in quiet good taste
(adv) quietly
with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')
her hands rested quietly in her lap; the rock star was quietly led out the back door; sit here as quiet as you can
(noun) tranquility, tranquillity, serenity, placidity, repose
a disposition free from stress or emotion
(noun) silence
the absence of sound
he needed silence in order to sleep; the street was quiet
(noun) tranquility, tranquillity
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
(noun) lull
a period of calm weather
there was a lull in the storm
(verb) still, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize, calm, calm down, lull, quieten
make calm or still
quiet the dragons of worry and fear
(verb) hush, quiesce, quiet down, quieten, pipe down
become quiet or quieter
The audience fell silent when the speaker entered