Synonyms for quiet
88 synonyms for “quiet”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Quiet as in “calm”
adjective: (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
- calm
- tranquil
- placid
- unruffled
- peaceful
- serene
- mellow
- peaceable
- relaxed
- steady
- pacific
- smooth
- sedate
- phlegmatic
- gentle
- composed
- collected
- secluded
- orderly
- comfortable
- mild
- idyllic
- laid-back
- stoic
- imperturbable
- unflappable
- unexcited
- level-headed
- even-tempered
- equanimous
- quiesce
Quiet as in “restrained”
adjective: not showy or obtrusive
- simple
- cool
- plain
- restrained
- chaste
- modest
- distant
- aloof
- austere
- remote
- frosty
- bare
- sober
- unadorned
- standoffish
- spartan
- undemonstrative
- unpretentious
- unapproachable
Quiet as in “quiescent”
adjective: characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
- slow
- passive
- quiescent
- idle
- dull
- inactive
- inert
- languid
- dormant
- unoccupied
- untroubled
- nonactive
Quiet as in “still”
adjective: free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound
- still
- soft
- rest
- noiseless
- isolated
- low
- soundless
Quiet as in “hushed”
adjective: in a softened tone
- hushed
- silence
- subdued
- taciturn
- reserved
- inaudible
- appease
- reticent
- muted
- muffled
Quiet as in “serenity”
noun: a disposition free from stress or emotion
- lull
- hush
- serenity
- quieten
- repose
- stillness
- halcyon
- placidity
- tranquillity
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