Serene vs. Quiet — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Serene and Quiet
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Definitions
Serene
Content or composed; untroubled
"She remained serene in the face of her accusers" (Peter Matthiessen).
Quiet
Making little or no noise
I was as quiet as I could be, but he knew I was there
The car has a quiet, economical engine
Serene
Unaffected by disturbance; calm or peaceful
A serene forest.
Quiet
Carried out discreetly, secretly, or with moderation
We wanted a quiet wedding
I'll have a quiet word with him
Serene
Unclouded; fair
Serene skies and a bright blue sea.
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Quiet
Absence of noise or bustle; silence; calm
The ringing of the telephone shattered the early morning quiet
Serene
Often Serene Used as a title and form of address for certain members of royalty
Her Serene Highness.
His Serene Highness.
Quiet
Make or become silent, calm, or still
The journalists quieted down as Judy stepped on to the dais
There are ways of quieting kids down
Serene
Calm, peaceful, unruffled.
She looked at her students with joviality and a serene mentality.
Quiet
Making or characterized by little or no noise
A quiet library.
A quiet street.
A quiet, well tuned engine.
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Serene
Without worry or anxiety; unaffected by disturbance.
Quiet
Free of turmoil and agitation; calm
A quiet lake.
A quiet place in the country.
Serene
(archaic) Fair and unclouded (as of the sky); clear; unobscured.
Quiet
Providing or allowing relaxation; restful; soothing
A quiet afternoon nap.
A quiet tune on the flute.
Serene
Used as part of certain titles, originally to indicate sovereignty or independence.
Her Serene Highness
Quiet
Not showy or bright; subdued
A room decorated in quiet colors.
Serene
(transitive) To make serene.
Quiet
Restrained, as in style; understated
A quiet strength.
A quiet life.
Serene
(poetic) Serenity; clearness; calmness.
Quiet
Out of public scrutiny; known or discussed by few
Wanted to keep the incident quiet until after the election.
Serene
A fine rain from a cloudless sky after sunset.
Quiet
The quality or condition of being quiet
"A menacing quiet fills the empty streets" (Time).
Serene
Bright; clear; unabscured; as, a serene sky.
The moon serene in glory mounts the sky.
Full many a gem of purest ray sereneThe dark unfathomed caves of ocean bear.
Quiet
To cause to become quiet
The teacher quieted the students.
Serene
Calm; placid; undisturbed; unruffled; as, a serene aspect; a serene soul.
Quiet
To make (a title) secure by freeing from uncertainties or adverse claims as to the ownership.
Serene
Serenity; clearness; calmness.
To their master is deniedTo share their sweet serene.
Quiet
To become quiet
The child wouldn't quiet down for me.
Serene
Evening air; night chill.
Quiet
With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise.
I can't hear the music; it is too quiet.
Serene
To make serene.
Heaven and earth, as if contending, vieTo raise his being, and serene his soul.
Quiet
Having little motion or activity; calm.
The sea was quiet
A quiet night at home
All quiet on the Western front
Serene
Characterized by absence of emotional agitation;
Calm acceptance of the inevitable
Remained serene in the midst of turbulence
A serene expression on her face
She became more tranquil
Tranquil life in the country
Quiet
Not busy, of low quantity.
The traffic was quiet for a Monday morning.
Business was quiet for the season.
Serene
Completely clear and fine;
Serene skies and a bright blue sea
Quiet
Not talking much or not talking loudly; reserved.
He's a very quiet man usually, but is very chatty after a few beers.
Quiet
Not showy; undemonstrative.
A quiet dress
Quiet colours
A quiet movement
Quiet
(software) Requiring little or no interaction.
A quiet install
Quiet
(transitive) To cause (someone or something) to become quiet.
Can you quiet your child? He’s making lots of noise.
The umpire quieted the crowd so the game could continue in peace.
Quiet
(intransitive) To become quiet or calm.
When you quiet, we can start talking.
Quiet
The absence of sound; quietness.
There was a strange quiet in the normally very lively plaza.
We need a bit of quiet before we can start the show.
Quiet
The absence of movement; stillness, tranquility.
Quiet
The absence of disturbance or trouble; peace, security.
Quiet
Be quiet.
Quiet! The children are sleeping.
Quiet
In a state of rest or calm; without stir, motion, or agitation; still; as, a quiet sea; quiet air.
They . . . were quiet all the night, saying, In the morning, when it is day, we shall kill him.
Quiet
Free from noise or disturbance; hushed; still.
Quiet
Not excited or anxious; calm; peaceful; placid; settled; as, a quiet life; a quiet conscience.
That son, who on the quiet state of manSuch trouble brought.
Quiet
Not giving offense; not exciting disorder or trouble; not turbulent; gentle; mild; meek; contented.
The ornament of a meek and quiet spirit.
I will sit as quiet as a lamb.
Quiet
Not showy; not such as to attract attention; undemonstrative; as, a quiet dress; quiet colors; a quiet movement.
Quiet
The quality or state of being quiet, or in repose; as an hour or a time of quiet.
Quiet
Freedom from disturbance, noise, or alarm; stillness; tranquillity; peace; security.
And join with thee, calm Peace and Quiet.
Quiet
To stop motion in; to still; to reduce to a state of rest, or of silence.
Quiet
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.
Quiet yourselves, I pray, and be at peace.
Quiet
To become still, silent, or calm; - often with down; as, be soon quieted down.
Quiet
A period of calm weather;
There was a lull in the storm
Quiet
An untroubled state; free from disturbances
Quiet
The absence of sound;
He needed silence in order to sleep
The street was quiet
Quiet
A disposition free from stress or emotion
Quiet
Become quiet or quieter;
The audience fell silent when the speaker entered
Quiet
Make calm or still;
Quiet the dragons of worry and fear
Quiet
Characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity;
A quiet life
A quiet throng of onlookers
Quiet peace-loving people
The factions remained quiet for almost 10 years
Quiet
Free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound;
A quiet audience at the concert
The room was dark and quiet
Quiet
Not showy or obtrusive;
Clothes in quiet good taste
Quiet
In a softened tone;
Hushed voices
Muted trumpets
A subdued whisper
A quiet reprimand
Quiet
Without untoward incident or disruption;
A placid existence
Quiet times
Quiet
Free from disturbance;
A ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay
The quiet waters of a lagoon
A lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky
A smooth channel crossing
Scarcely a ripple on the still water
Unruffled water
Quiet
Of the sun; characterized by a low level of surface phenomena like sun spots e.g.
Quiet
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
