making little or no noise
Be quiet!
free from noise or uproar; peaceful
a quiet little village in the Cotswolds
marked by little or no motion, activity, or excitement; calm
a quiet day at the office
enjoyed in peace and relaxation; undisturbed
a quiet cup of tea
informal and usu involving small numbers of people
a quiet wedding
gentle or reserved
a quiet temperament
unobtrusive or conservative
quiet clothes
private or discreet
a quiet word
Can I have a quiet word with you?
quietly adv
quietness noun
[Middle English via French from Latin quietus, past part. of quiescere to become quiet, rest, from quiet-, quies rest, quiet2]