Quiet
/ˈkwaɪ.ət/noun
Making little or no noise; calm and peaceful.
Did you know?In ancient rituals, silence was considered a powerful state for manifesting intentions, linking 'quiet' to the forces of creation and the unseen.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kwei-
“to rest or be quiet”
Latin
Latin
quies
“rest, repose, or peace”
Old French
Old French
quiet
“calm, still, or peaceful”
Middle English
Middle English
quyet
“free from disturbance, tranquil”
Modern English
English
quiet
“making little or no noise, peaceful”