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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

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