su·ent I. \ˈsüənt\adjective Etymology: alteration of Middle English suaunt, suante following, agreeable, smooth, from Middle French suiant, suant, present participle of suir to follow — more at sue 1.dialect: smooth, even, regular, steady 2.dialect: equable, agreeable 3.dialect: placid, quiet, grave, demure • su·ent·lyadverb, dialect II. adverb dialect: in a suent manner