adj. 1 silent, soundless, noiseless, hushed, still We have to be very quiet so as not to wake the children 2 still, serene, silent, peaceful, unperturbed, calm, tranquil, placid, pacific, smooth, mild, restful, unagitated The sea was very quiet as we rowed towards the beach 3 dormant, quiescent, inactive, retired, withdrawn, unobtrusive His last days were spent living a quiet life in the Outer Hebrides 4 still, motionless, unmoving, fixed, stationary, at rest, inactive, composed, temperate, unexcited, calm There was a knock at the door and everyone suddenly became quiet
n. 5 silence, stillness, soundlessness, noiselessness, hush, quietness, quietude, ease, rest, calmness, serenity, tranquillity, peace, peace of mind, repose In the quiet of the cave I could hear my heart beating
v. 6 See quieten, below.