in a state of rest or calm; without stir, motion, or agitation; still; as, a quiet sea; quiet air.-free from noise or disturbance; hushed; still.-not excited or anxious; calm; peaceful; placid; settled; as, a quiet life; a quiet conscience.-not giving offense; not exciting disorder or trouble; not turbulent; gentle; mild; meek; contented.-not showy; not such as to attract attention; undemonstrative; as, a quiet dress; quiet colors; a quiet movement.-the quality or state of being quiet, or in repose; as an hour or a time of quiet.-freedom from disturbance, noise, or alarm; stillness; tranquillity; peace; security.-to stop motion in; to still; to reduce to a state of rest, or of silence.-to calm; to appease; to pacify; to lull; to allay; to tranquillize; as, to quiet the passions; to quiet clamors or disorders; to quiet pain or grief.-to become still, silent, or calm; -- often with down; as, be soon quieted down.