'quieter'
[quiet.a.01] as in: characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity


Examples:
a quiet life
a quiet throng of onlookers
quiet peace-loving people
the factions remained quiet for almost 10 years



'quieter'
[quiet.a.02] as in: free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound


Examples:
a quiet audience at the concert
the room was dark and quiet



'quieter'
[quiet.s.01] as in: not showy or obtrusive


Examples:
clothes in quiet good taste



'quieter'
[hushed.s.01] as in: in a softened tone


Examples:
hushed voices
muted trumpets
a subdued whisper
a quiet reprimand



'quieter'
[placid.s.01] as in: (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves


Examples:
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



'quieter'
[quiet.a.06] as in: of the sun characterized by a low level of surface phenomena like sunspots e.g.



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