quiet

Definition

• adj. characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
• adj. free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound
• adj. not showy or obtrusive
• adj. of the sun characterized by a low level of surface phenomena like sunspots e.g.

Word forms

Past tense

quieted

Present participle

quieting

Third person singular

quiets

Past participle

quieted

Comparative

quieter

Superlative

quietest

Example sentences

1. n.

   The library was filled with a sense of quiet that helped me focus on my studies.

2. a.

   She prefers to live in a quiet neighborhood where there is less noise.

3. vi.

   After a long day, I need to take a few minutes to quiet before going to bed.

4. vt.

   The teacher tried to quiet the students before starting the lesson.