qui-et / ˈkwīət
adjective making little to no sound You must keep quiet or say only things that improve silence. Greek Proverb having little to no motion; calm The heart of the wise man lies quiet like limpid water. Cameroonian Proverb free from sound or extraneous noise There comes a time in every life when the world gets quiet and the only thing left is your heart. from ‘Just Listen’ by Sarah Dessen, 1970- free from tumult; peaceful Who lives in a quiet house has plenty. New Zealander Proverb marked by a lack of activity I like to have quiet evenings and relax. Gareth Gates, 1984- said or expressed in a gentle manner [Men] take extra special care to listen to a quiet tone while they automatically shut out loud ones. Sherrilyn Kenyon, 1965- subdued [We] all know quiet colors by their instant calming effect. colourlovers.com verb to pacify or cause to cease making noise But I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child I am content. Psalm 131, verse 2, NIV Bible to stop making noise Because when the world quiets to the sound of your own breathing, we all want the same things: comfort, love, and a peaceful heart. from ‘Have a Little Faith: a True Story’ by Mitch Albom, 1958- noun the state of making little to no sound Winter’s silence brings us to the inner quiet that speaks beyond normal words. Bruce Davis, Ph.D., ?- the state of being peaceful and lacking tumult Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Helen Keller, 1880-1968