Qui"et , v. i. To become still, silent, or calm; -- often with down; as, be soon
quieted down.
Qui"et , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Quieted;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Quieting.]
1. To stop motion in; to still;
to reduce to a state of rest, or of silence.
2. To calm; to appease; to pacify; to lull; to allay; to tranquillize; as, to quiet the passions; to quiet clamors or disorders; to quiet pain or grief.
Quiet yourselves, I pray, and be at peace.
Shak.
Qui"et (?), n. [L. quies, - etis. See
Quiet, a.]
1. The quality or state of being quiet, or in repose;
as an hour or a time of quiet.
2. Freedom from disturbance, noise, or alarm; stillness; tranquillity; peace; security.
And join with
thee, calm Peace and Quiet.
Milton. At quiet, still; peaceful. --
In quiet, quietly. " I will depart in quiet." Shak. --
Out of quiet, disturbed; restless. [Obs.] "She is much out
of quiet." Shak.
Qui"et (?), a.
[Compar. Quieter (?);
superl. Quietest.]
[L. quietus, p. p. pf quiescere to rest, keep quiet; akin to quies rest, and prob. to E.
while, n. See While, and cf. Coy, a., Quiesce,
Quietus, Quit,
a., Quite, Requiem.]
1. In a state of rest
or calm; without stir, motion, or agitation; still; as, a quiet sea; quiet air.
They . . . were
quiet all the night, saying, In the morning, when it is day, we shall
kill him.
Judg.
xvi. 2. 2. Free from noise or
disturbance; hushed; still.
3. Not excited or anxious; calm; peaceful; placid; settled;
as, a quiet life; a quiet conscience. " So quiet and so sweet a style." Shak.
That son, who
on the quiet state of man
Such
trouble brought.
Milton.
4. Not giving offense; not exciting disorder or trouble; not turbulent; gentle; mild; meek; contented.
The ornament of a meek and quiet spirit.
1 Pet.
iii. 4. I will sit as
quiet as a lamb.
Shak.
5. Not showy; not such as to attract attention;
undemonstrative; as, a quiet dress; quiet colors; a quiet movement.
Syn. -- Still; tranquil; calm; unruffled; smooth;
unmolested; undisturbed; placid; peaceful; mild; peaceable; meek; contented.
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