Index of English words, starting with "qu"

(1) - Quiescency (n.) The state or quality of being quiescent.

(1) - Quiescent (n.) A silent letter.
(2) - Quiescent (a.) Not sounded; silent; as, y is quiescent in "day" and "say."
(3) - Quiescent (a.) Not ruffed with passion; unagitated; not in action; not excited; quiet; dormant; resting.
(4) - Quiescent (a.) Being in a state of repose; at rest; still; not moving; as, a quiescent body or fluid.

(1) - Quiescently (adv.) In a quiescent manner.

(1) - Quiet (v. i.) To become still, silent, or calm; -- often with down; as, be soon quieted down.
(2) - Quiet (v. t.) To calm; to appease; to pacify; to lull; to allay; to tranquillize; as, to quiet the passions; to quiet clamors or disorders; to quiet pain or grief.
(3) - Quiet (v. t.) To stop motion in; to still; to reduce to a state of rest, or of silence.
(4) - Quiet (a.) Freedom from disturbance, noise, or alarm; stillness; tranquillity; peace; security.
(5) - Quiet (a.) The quality or state of being quiet, or in repose; as an hour or a time of quiet.
(6) - Quiet (a.) Not showy; not such as to attract attention; undemonstrative; as, a quiet dress; quiet colors; a quiet movement.
(7) - Quiet (a.) Not giving offense; not exciting disorder or trouble; not turbulent; gentle; mild; meek; contented.
(8) - Quiet (a.) Not excited or anxious; calm; peaceful; placid; settled; as, a quiet life; a quiet conscience.
(9) - Quiet (a.) Free from noise or disturbance; hushed; still.
(10) - Quiet (a.) In a state of rest or calm; without stir, motion, or agitation; still; as, a quiet sea; quiet air.

(1) - Quieter (n.) One who, or that which, quiets.