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English to English adjective
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characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity |  | Example: a quiet life
a quiet throng of onlookers
quiet peace-loving people
the factions remained quiet for almost 10 years
source: wordnet30
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free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound | | Example: a quiet audience at the concert
the room was dark and quiet
source: wordnet30
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of the sun characterized by a low level of surface phenomena like sunspots e.g. | | source: wordnet30
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In a state of rest or calm; without stir, motion, or agitation; still; as, a quiet sea; quiet air. | | source: webster1913 adjective satellite
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not showy or obtrusive | | Example: clothes in quiet good taste
source: wordnet30
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in a softened tone | | Example: hushed voices
muted trumpets
a subdued whisper
a quiet reprimand
source: wordnet30
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(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves | | Example: 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
source: wordnet30 adverb
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with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly') | | Example: her hands rested quietly in her lap
the rock star was quietly led out the back door
sit here as quiet as you can
source: wordnet30 noun
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a period of calm weather | | Example: there was a lull in the storm
source: wordnet30
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an untroubled state; free from disturbances | | source: wordnet30
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the absence of sound | | Example: he needed silence in order to sleep
the street was quiet
source: wordnet30
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a disposition free from stress or emotion | | source: wordnet30
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The quality or state of being quiet, or in repose; as an hour or a time of quiet. | | source: webster1913 verb
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become quiet or quieter | | Example: The audience fell silent when the speaker entered
source: wordnet30
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make calm or still | | Example: quiet the dragons of worry and fear
source: wordnet30
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To stop motion in; to still; to reduce to a state of rest, or of silence. | | source: webster1913
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To become still, silent, or calm; -- often with down; as, be soon quieted down. | | source: webster1913
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