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Q0031300 (kwī′ĭt)adj. qui·et·er, qui·et·est 1. Making or characterized by little or no noise: a quiet library; a quiet street; a quiet, well tuned engine.2. a. Free of turmoil and agitation; calm: a quiet lake; a quiet place in the country.b. Providing or allowing relaxation; restful; soothing: a quiet afternoon nap; a quiet tune on the flute.3. Not showy or bright; subdued: a room decorated in quiet colors.4. Restrained, as in style; understated: a quiet strength; a quiet life.5. Out of public scrutiny; known or discussed by few: wanted to keep the incident quiet until after the election.n. The quality or condition of being quiet: "A menacing quiet fills the empty streets" (Time).v. qui·et·ed, qui·et·ing, qui·ets v.tr.1. To cause to become quiet: The teacher quieted the students.2. To make (a title) secure by freeing from uncertainties or adverse claims as to the ownership.v.intr. To become quiet: The child wouldn't quiet down for me.

[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin quiētus, past participle of quiēscere, to rest; see k^weiə- in Indo-European roots.]

qui′et·ly adv.qui′et·ness n.Synonyms: quiet, silent, still¹, noiseless, soundless
These adjectives mean marked by or making no sound, noise, or movement. Quiet suggests the absence of bustle, tumult, or agitation: "life being very short, and the quiet hours of it few" (John Ruskin).
Silent can suggest a profound hush: "I like the silent church before the service begins" (Ralph Waldo Emerson).
Still implies lack of motion or disturbance and often connotes rest or tranquility: "But after tempest ... / There came a day as still as heaven" (Tennyson).
Noiseless and soundless imply the absence of disturbing sound: "th' inaudible and noiseless foot of time" (Shakespeare)."the soundless footsteps on the grass" (John Galsworthy).

quietly

(ˈkwaɪətlɪ) adv1. in a quiet manner2. just quietly Austral between you and me; confidentially

Thesaurus

Adv.	1.	quietly - with low volume; "speak softly but carry a big stick"; "she spoke quietly to the child"; "the radio was playing softly"softly
	2.	quietly - with little or no sound; "the class was listening quietly and intently"; "she was crying quietly"noisily - with much noise or loud and unpleasant sound; "he blew his nose noisily"
	3.	quietly - with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly'); "her hands rested quietly in her lap"; "the rock star was quietly led out the back door"; "sit here as quiet as you can"quietunquietly - with agitation or turbulence
	4.	quietly - in a restful manner; "the streets are restfully sunny and still for the town is at mass"restfully

quietly

adverb1. silently, noiselessly She closed the door quietly.2. softly, in hushed tones, in a low voice or whisper, inaudibly, in an undertone, under your breath 'This is goodbye, isn't it?' she said quietly.3. privately, secretly, discreetly, confidentially quietly planning their next move4. calmly, serenely, placidly, patiently, mildly, meekly, contentedly, dispassionately, undemonstratively She sat quietly watching all that was going on around her.5. silently, in silence, mutely, without talking, dumbly Amy stood quietly in the door watching him.6. modestly, humbly, unobtrusively, diffidently, unpretentiously, unassumingly, unostentatiously He is quietly confident about the magazine's chances.

Translations

安静地寂静地

quiet

(ˈkwaiət) adjective1. not making very much, or any, noise; without very much, or any, noise. Tell the children to be quiet; It's very quiet out in the country; a quiet person.安静的2. free from worry, excitement etc. I live a very quiet life. 平静的，宁静的 3. without much movement or activity; not busy. We'll have a quiet afternoon watching television.闲适的4. (of colours) not bright. 素净的，（指颜色）朴素的 noun a state, atmosphere, period of time etc which is quiet. In the quiet of the night; All I want is peace and quiet.安静 verb (especially American. often with down) to quieten. 使平静，使安心 ˈquieten verb1. (often with down) to make or become quiet. I expect you to quieten down when I come into the classroom. 使平静，使安静 2. to remove or lessen (a person's fears, doubts etc). 平息ˈquietly adverb安静地ˈquietness noun 安静，平静 keep quiet about to say nothing about; to keep secret. I'd like you to keep quiet about the child's father being in prison. 保持沉默，保守秘密 on the quiet secretly; without letting anyone find out. He went out of the office to enjoy a cigarette on the quiet.秘密地

quiet is an adjective: She has a quiet voice ;
Keep quiet.
quite is an adverb: This book is quite good .

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adv silently

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adv with low volume

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adv with little or no sound

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adv with little or no activity or no agitation ('quiet' is a nonstandard variant for 'quietly')

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adv in a restful manner

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