n.
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French quiete, from Latin quietus, from past participle of quiescere
Date: 14th century
1 a : marked by little or no motion or activity : CALM <a quiet sea> b : GENTLE , EASYGOING <a quiet temperament> c : not interfered with < quiet reading> d : enjoyed in peace and relaxation <a quiet cup of tea>
2 a : free from noise or uproar : STILL b : UNOBTRUSIVE , CONSERVATIVE < quiet clothes>
3 : SECLUDED <a quiet nook>
– qui · et · ly adverb
– qui · et · ness noun