quiet

Etymology

From Middle English quiete, from Old French quiet (adjective) and quiete (noun), from Latin quiētus, past participle of quiēscere (“to keep quiet, rest”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *kʷyeh₁- (“rest”). Doublet of coy and quietus.

adj

1. With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise.
   I can't hear the music; it is too quiet.
2. Having little motion or activity; calm.
   the sea was quiet
   a quiet night at home
   all quiet on the Western front
3. Not busy, of low quantity.
   The traffic was quiet for a Monday morning.
   Business was quiet for the season.
   It was a casual sneer, obviously one of a long line. There was hatred behind it, but of a quiet, chronic type, nothing new or unduly virulent, and he was taken aback by the flicker of amazed incredulity that passed over the younger man's ravaged face. 1963, Margery Allingham, chapter 8, in The China Governess
4. Not talking much or not talking loudly; reserved.
   He's a very quiet man usually, but is very chatty after a few beers.
5. Not showy; undemonstrative.
   a quiet dress
   quiet colours
   a quiet movement
6. (software) Requiring little or no interaction.
   a quiet install

verb

1. (transitive) To cause (someone or something) to become quiet.
   Can you quiet your child? He’s making lots of noise.
   The umpire quieted the crowd so the game could continue in peace.
2. (intransitive) To become quiet or calm.
   When you quiet, we can start talking.

noun

1. The absence of sound; quietness.
   There was a strange quiet in the normally very lively plaza.
   We need a bit of quiet before we can start the show.
2. The absence of movement; stillness, tranquility.
3. The absence of disturbance or trouble; peace, security.

intj

1. Be quiet.
   Quiet! The children are sleeping.