quietadj/ˈkwaɪ̯.ət/

• 1

  With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise.

  • I can't hear the music; it is too quiet.
  • On the light streets, better streetcleaners, more trees, more police, and quieter buses were the most popular improvements, followed by cutting down the number of cars and improving children's play space.
• 2

  Having little motion or activity; calm.

  • the sea was quiet
  • a quiet night at home
• 3

  Not busy, of low quantity.

  • The traffic was quiet for a Monday morning.
  • Business was quiet for the season.
• 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
• 6

  computingengineeringmathematicsRequiring little or no interaction.

  • a quiet install

quietverb/ˈkwaɪ̯.ət/

• 1

  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

  To become quiet or calm.

  • When you quiet, we can start talking.

quietnoun/ˈkwaɪ̯.ət/

• 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.

  • The King & his Nobles thinke they may ſleepe in quiet, Now they haue giuen vs a little holy water at the Court, But thers no ſuch matter, we be no ſuch fooles, To be bobd out with words and after come to hanging: […]

quietintj/ˈkwaɪ̯.ət/

• 1

  Be quiet.

  • Quiet! The children are sleeping.