noun

1. The absence of sound; quietness.

   “There was a strange quiet in the normally very lively plaza.”

2. The absence of movement; stillness, tranquility

verb

1. To become quiet, silent, still, tranquil, calm.

   “When you quiet, we can start talking.”

2. To cause someone to become quiet.

   “Can you quiet your child? He's making lots of noise.”

Synonyms: quiet down, quieten, quiet down, quieten

adjective

1. With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise.

   “I can't hear the music; it is too quiet.”

2. Having little motion or activity; calm.

   “a quiet night at home”

3. Not busy, of low quantity.

   “Business was quiet for the season.”

Synonyms: slow, unbusy, modest, plain, simple

interjection

1. Be quiet.

   “Quiet! The children are sleeping.”