Quiet Definition & Meaning
quiet
- adverb
- 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"
- adjective
- 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"
- free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound; "a quiet audience at the concert"; "the room was dark and quiet"
- not showy or obtrusive; "clothes in quiet good taste"
- in a softened tone; "hushed voices"; "muted trumpets"; "a subdued whisper"; "a quiet reprimand"
- (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"
- of the sun characterized by a low level of surface phenomena like sunspots e.g.
- noun
- a period of calm weather; "there was a lull in the storm"
- an untroubled state; free from disturbances
- the absence of sound; "he needed silence in order to sleep"; "the street was quiet"
- a disposition free from stress or emotion
- verb
- become quiet or quieter; "The audience fell silent when the speaker entered"
- make calm or still; "quiet the dragons of worry and fear"
"Quiet" in song lyrics
See how quiet is used in real songs:
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"Mr. Big Bad Mouth Man don't know when to stay quiet"
Aceyalone — Bigger They Come -
"You muthafuckas wanna scrap? Be quiet!"
Apathy f/ Celph Titled, Ryu — Can't Leave Rap Alone -
"I played it quiet"
Belief f/ A.G., MURS — Getyourmindtright
Words that rhyme with quiet
Usage tips for "quiet"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "quiet" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for quiet to find words that pair well.
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