Neuenglisch-germanisches Wörterbuch. Gerhard Köbler. 2010.
quiet — adj silent, noiseless, *still, stilly Analogous words: *calm, serene, placid, tranquil, peaceful Antonyms: unquiet Contrasted words: *rough, harsh: disturbed, agitated, upset, disquieted, perturbed (see DISCOMPOSE): *vociferous, clamorous, bo … New Dictionary of Synonyms
quiet — {{11}}quiet (adj.) late 14c., peaceable, at rest, restful, tranquil, from O.Fr. quiet and directly from L. quietus (see QUIET (Cf. quiet) (n.)). Related: Quietly; quietness. {{12}}quiet (n.) c.1300, freedom from disturbance or conflict, from O.Fr … Etymology dictionary
quiet — qui·et || kwaɪət n. silence, noiselessness; stillness, tranquility; muteness, speechlessness; peacefulness, calmness v. make silent, make noiseless; pacify, calm; be pacified, be calmed; be reticent, remain silent; become quiet adj. silent,… … English contemporary dictionary
quiet — To pacify; to render secure or unassailable by the removal of disquieting causes or disputes quiet, adj Unmolested; tranquil; free from interference or disturbance … Black's law dictionary
quiet — quiet, quiète [ kjɛ, kjɛt ] adj. • XIIIe; lat. quietus ♦ Vx Paisible, tranquille. ⇒ 2. calme. « Il referma la porte de l air le plus quiet » (A. Gide). ⊗ CONTR. Inquiet. ● quiet, quiète adjectif (latin quietus) Littéraire. Paisible : Mener une… … Encyclopédie Universelle
quiet — adj., n., & v. adj. (quieter, quietest) 1 with little or no sound or motion. 2 of gentle or peaceful disposition. 3 (of a colour, piece of clothing, etc.) unobtrusive; not showy. 4 not overt; private; disguised (quiet resentment). 5 undisturbed;… … Useful english dictionary
quiet — [kwī′ət] adj. [ME quiete < OFr < L quietus, pp. of quiescere, to become quiet < quies (gen. quietis), rest < IE base * kweye , to rest > WHILE] 1. still; calm; motionless 2. a) not noisy; hushed [a quiet motor] b) not speaking;… … English World dictionary
quiet — qui·et 1 adj: free from disturbance, interference, or dispute (as from an adverse claim) quiet enjoyment of property quiet 2 vt: to establish or make (title) secure by means of an action that produces a final determination of the respective… … Law dictionary
quiet — QUIET, [qui]ete. adj. Tranquille, calme, point agité. Une ame quiette. le malade a esté assez quiet toute la nuit … Dictionnaire de l'Académie française
quiet — quiet, ète (kui iè, è t ; Richelet dit qu on prononce kiet) adj. Qui tombe en désuétude. Tranquille, paisible. C est une âme quiète. • Si leur tranquillité est bien tranquille, leur quiétude assez quiète, ST FRANÇ. DE SALES dans BOSSUET Ét. d… … Dictionnaire de la Langue Française d'Émile Littré
QUIET, ÈTE — adj. Qui est tranquille, calme, point agité. Une âme quiète. Il est vieux … Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 8eme edition (1935)
