Defn: In a quiescent manner.
QUIET
Qui"et, a. [Compar. Quieter; superl. Quietest.] Etym: [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.
QUIET
Qui"et n. Etym: [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.