quiet

About 30.55 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. adjective With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise.

   I can't hear the music; it is too quiet.

2. adjective Having little motion or activity; calm.

   the sea was quiet

3. adjective Not busy, of low quantity.

   The traffic was quiet for a Monday morning.

4. adjective Not talking much or not talking loudly; reserved.

   He's a very quiet man usually, but is very chatty after a few beers.

5. adjective Not showy; undemonstrative.

   a quiet dress

6. adjective Requiring little or no interaction.

   a quiet install

7. verb To cause (someone or something) to become quiet.

   Can you quiet your child? He’s making lots of noise.

8. verb To become quiet or calm.

   When you quiet, we can start talking.

Similar words

silent silence stilly muted quiescent still noiseless quiesce quieten hush

Often followed by

and of in for as the life place time

Word family

quieted quieter quietest quieting quietly quietness quietnesses quiets