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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Quiet \Qui"et\, a. [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}, a., {Quiesce}, {Quietus}, {Quit}, a., {Quite},
{Requiem}.]
1. In a state of rest or calm; without stir, motion, or
agitation; still; as, a quiet sea; quiet air.
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They . . . were quiet all the night, saying, In the
morning, when it is day, we shall kill him. --Judg.
xvi. 2.
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2. Free from noise or disturbance; hushed; still.
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3. Not excited or anxious; calm; peaceful; placid; settled;
as, a quiet life; a quiet conscience. " So quiet and so
sweet a style." --Shak.
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That son, who on the quiet state of man
Such trouble brought. --Milton.
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4. Not giving offense; not exciting disorder or trouble; not
turbulent; gentle; mild; meek; contented.
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The ornament of a meek and quiet spirit. --1 Pet.
iii. 4.
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I will sit as quiet as a lamb. --Shak.
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5. Not showy; not such as to attract attention;
undemonstrative; as, a quiet dress; quiet colors; a quiet
movement.
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Syn: Still; tranquil; calm; unruffled; smooth; unmolested;
undisturbed; placid; peaceful; mild; peaceable; meek;
contented.
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