quiet
kwahy uht
- n a period of calm weather
- n an untroubled state; free from disturbances
- n the absence of sound
the street was quiet - n a disposition free from stress or emotion
- v become quiet or quieter
- v make calm or still
quiet the dragons of worry and fear - a characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
a quiet life
a quiet throng of onlookers
quiet peace-loving people
the factions remained quiet for almost 10 years - a free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound
a quiet audience at the concert
the room was dark and quiet - s not showy or obtrusive
clothes in quiet good taste - s in a softened tone
a quiet reprimand - s (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
the quiet waters of a lagoon - a of the sun characterized by a low level of surface phenomena like sunspots e.g.
- r 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
- Decade ago Manhattan Publicity Counselor Harry Bruno attended an airmen's wine dine shindig, cracked that he thought fliers were strong, silent, quiet birdmen.
- In full-page newspaper ads last week, another publisher clamorously announced a deal quietly swung four months ago.