Quiet ( adjective , verb , noun )

(As an adjective)

Quiet ( adjective )

1. Making very little noise.
2. Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or another strong emotion.

Origin:

Middle english from old french quiet, from latin quietus, from quiescere to be quiet.

Examples:

1. The room was quiet and still.
2. He was quiet and reserved.
3. It was a quiet night.
4. She was quiet and calm during the storm.
5. He was always quiet, never one to raise his voice.

(As a verb)

Quiet ( verb )

1. Reduce the level of noise.
2. Cause to become calm or still.

Origin:

Middle english from old french quiet, from latin quietus, from quiescere to be quiet.

Examples:

1. She quieted the baby by singing a lullaby.
2. He quieted the dog by giving it a treat.
3. He quieted the crowd with a wave of his hand.
4. The teacher quieted the class by asking them to be silent.
5. The music quieted as the last song ended.

(As a noun)

Quiet ( noun )

1. The state or characteristic of being free from noise or disturbance.
2. The state or characteristic of being calm or still.

Origin:

Middle english from old french quiet, from latin quietus, from quiescere to be quiet.

Examples:

1. He enjoyed the quiet of the countryside.
2. The quiet of the night was disturbed by a loud noise.
3. The quiet of the library was disturbed by the talking students.
4. She needed some quiet time to herself.
5. The baby was finally asleep, enjoying the quiet of the night.