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Calm vs. Quiet

Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on September 18, 2023
"Calm" refers to a peaceful state of mind or environment, often devoid of agitation, while "Quiet" primarily means absence or low levels of sound or noise.

Key Differences

People often say they're looking for a "Calm" vacation when they want a break that rejuvenates their mind and body. On the contrary, a "Quiet" vacation might simply mean one that is removed from loud or busy settings.
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"Calm" is often used to describe a state of mind where there is a lack of agitation or emotional disturbance. "Quiet," on the other hand, is usually employed to refer to an absence of sound or noise.
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A "Calm" environment is not necessarily silent; it can have natural or ambient sounds that don't disturb the peacefulness. "Quiet" specifically means low in volume and does not imply emotional or mental tranquility.
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Being "Calm" is generally a broader term that can apply to situations, persons, or environments where there's an overall sense of peace or balance. "Quiet" is a more focused term that describes a lack of auditory stimulation.
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Comparison Chart

Part of Speech

Adjective/Noun/Verb
Adjective/Noun/Verb
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Emotional vs Auditory

Emotional/Mental
Auditory
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Environment

Peaceful, Balanced
Low sound level
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Human Traits

Mental tranquility
Tends to be silent
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Scope

Broader
More specific
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Calm and Quiet Definitions

Calm

Peaceful, serene atmosphere.
We relaxed at the calm beach.
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Quiet

Making little or no noise.
The library is a quiet place.
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Calm

Free from agitation or strong emotion.
She remained calm during the crisis.
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Quiet

Free from activity or disturbance.
The streets were quiet at night.
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Calm

To make peaceful or tranquil.
The music helped to calm her.
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Quiet

Lower in volume.
Can you make it a bit more quiet?
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Calm

Nearly or completely motionless; undisturbed
The calm surface of the lake.
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Quiet

Making or characterized by little or no noise
A quiet library.
A quiet street.
A quiet, well tuned engine.
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Calm

Not excited or agitated; composed
The president was calm throughout the global crisis.
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Quiet

Free of turmoil and agitation; calm
A quiet lake.
A quiet place in the country.
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Calm

An absence or cessation of motion; stillness.
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Quiet

Providing or allowing relaxation; restful; soothing
A quiet afternoon nap.
A quiet tune on the flute.
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Calm

A condition of no wind or a wind with a speed of less than 1 knot (1.15 miles per hour; 1.9 kilometers per hour), according to the Beaufort scale.
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Quiet

Not showy or bright; subdued
A room decorated in quiet colors.
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Calm

Tranquility or serenity
"an unaccustomed reticence that I took to be the calm that follows rage" (Jeanne Marie Laskas).
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Quiet

Restrained, as in style; understated
A quiet strength.
A quiet life.
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Calm

To make or become calm or quiet
A warm bath will calm you. After the storm, the air calmed.
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Quiet

Out of public scrutiny; known or discussed by few
Wanted to keep the incident quiet until after the election.
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Calm

(of a person) Peaceful, quiet, especially free from anger and anxiety.
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Quiet

The quality or condition of being quiet
"A menacing quiet fills the empty streets" (Time).
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Calm

(of a place or situation) Free of noise and disturbance.
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Quiet

To cause to become quiet
The teacher quieted the students.
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Calm

(of water) with few or no waves on the surface; not rippled.
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Quiet

To make (a title) secure by freeing from uncertainties or adverse claims as to the ownership.
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Calm

Without wind or storm.
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Quiet

To become quiet
The child wouldn't quiet down for me.
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Calm

(in a person) The state of being calm; peacefulness; absence of worry, anger, fear or other strong negative emotion.
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Quiet

With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise.
I can't hear the music; it is too quiet.
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Calm

(in a place or situation) The state of being calm; absence of noise and disturbance.
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Quiet

Having little motion or activity; calm.
The sea was quiet
A quiet night at home
All quiet on the Western front
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Calm

A period of time without wind.
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Quiet

Not busy, of low quantity.
The traffic was quiet for a Monday morning.
Business was quiet for the season.
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Calm

(transitive) To make calm.
To calm a crying baby
To calm the passions
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Quiet

Not talking much or not talking loudly; reserved.
He's a very quiet man usually, but is very chatty after a few beers.
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Calm

(intransitive) To become calm.
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Quiet

Not showy; undemonstrative.
A quiet dress
Quiet colours
A quiet movement
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Calm

Freedom from motion, agitation, or disturbance; a cessation or absence of that which causes motion or disturbance, as of winds or waves; tranquility; stillness; quiet; serenity.
The wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
A calm before a storm is commonly a peace of a man's own making.
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Quiet

(software) Requiring little or no interaction.
A quiet install
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Calm

To make calm; to render still or quiet, as elements; as, to calm the winds.
To calm the tempest raised by Eolus.
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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.
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Calm

To deliver from agitation or excitement; to still or soothe, as the mind or passions.
Passions which seem somewhat calmed.
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Quiet

(intransitive) To become quiet or calm.
When you quiet, we can start talking.
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Calm

Not stormy; without motion, as of winds or waves; still; quiet; serene; undisturbed.
Now all is calm, and fresh, and still.
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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.
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Calm

Undisturbed by passion or emotion; not agitated or excited; tranquil; quiet in act or speech.
Such calm old age as conscience pureAnd self-commanding hearts ensure.
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Quiet

The absence of movement; stillness, tranquility.
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Calm

Steadiness of mind under stress;
He accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity
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Quiet

The absence of disturbance or trouble; peace, security.
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Calm

Make calm or still;
Quiet the dragons of worry and fear
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Quiet

Be quiet.
Quiet! The children are sleeping.
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Calm

Make steady;
Steady yourself
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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.
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Calm

Become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation;
After the fight both men need to cool off.
It took a while after the baby was born for things to settle down again.
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Quiet

Free from noise or disturbance; hushed; still.
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Calm

Cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to;
The patient must be sedated before the operation
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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.
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Calm

Not agitated; without losing self-possession;
Spoke in a calm voice
Remained calm throughout the uproar
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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.
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Calm

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
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Quiet

Not showy; not such as to attract attention; undemonstrative; as, a quiet dress; quiet colors; a quiet movement.
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Calm

(of weather) free from storm or wind;
Calm seas
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Quiet

The quality or state of being quiet, or in repose; as an hour or a time of quiet.
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Calm

Marked by freedom from agitation or excitement;
The rioters gradually became calm and slowly dispersed
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Quiet

Freedom from disturbance, noise, or alarm; stillness; tranquillity; peace; security.
And join with thee, calm Peace and Quiet.
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Calm

Not showing or feeling nervousness.
He was calm during the job interview.
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Quiet

To stop motion in; to still; to reduce to a state of rest, or of silence.
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Calm

Without rough motion; still or nearly still.
The sea was calm today.
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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.
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Quiet

To become still, silent, or calm; - often with down; as, be soon quieted down.
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Quiet

A period of calm weather;
There was a lull in the storm
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Quiet

An untroubled state; free from disturbances
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Quiet

The absence of sound;
He needed silence in order to sleep
The street was quiet
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Quiet

A disposition free from stress or emotion
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Quiet

Become quiet or quieter;
The audience fell silent when the speaker entered
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Quiet

Make calm or still;
Quiet the dragons of worry and fear
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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
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Quiet

Free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound;
A quiet audience at the concert
The room was dark and quiet
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Quiet

Not showy or obtrusive;
Clothes in quiet good taste
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Quiet

In a softened tone;
Hushed voices
Muted trumpets
A subdued whisper
A quiet reprimand
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Quiet

Without untoward incident or disruption;
A placid existence
Quiet times
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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
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Quiet

Of the sun; characterized by a low level of surface phenomena like sun spots e.g.
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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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Quiet

Carried out discreetly or secretly.
He made a quiet exit.
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Quiet

Of a person, reserved or introverted.
She was a quiet person.
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FAQs

What does Quiet mean?

Quiet refers to a lack or low level of sound or noise.
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Can a person be both Calm and Quiet?

Yes, a person can be both calm in demeanor and quiet in speech.
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What does Calm mean?

Calm refers to a peaceful, undisturbed state, either mentally or environmentally.
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Is Calm the same as Quiet?

No, calm often pertains to emotional or mental peace, while quiet relates to lack of sound.
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Is Calm a noun?

Calm can be a noun, adjective, or verb, depending on the context.
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Is Quiet an adjective?

Quiet can be an adjective, noun, or verb.
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Can you be Quiet but not Calm?

Yes, you can be quiet but still feel internal emotional or mental turmoil.
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Is Quiet always peaceful?

Quiet can be peaceful but may also be eerie or unsettling in certain contexts.
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Can Calm be momentary?

Yes, calm can be a temporary state of peace or tranquility.
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Can a place be both Calm and Quiet?

Yes, a place can be both calm in atmosphere and quiet in sound level.
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Does Calm always mean the absence of noise?

No, calm can exist even with background noise if it doesn't disturb peace.
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Can music be Calm but not Quiet?

Yes, music can have a calming effect but still have varying levels of volume.
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Do Calm and Quiet have antonyms?

Yes, the antonym for calm could be "agitated," and for quiet could be "loud."
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Is Quiet relative?

Yes, what is considered quiet can vary between individuals and situations.
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Can Calm refer to weather?

Yes, calm can describe weather conditions that are peaceful and without strong winds or storms.
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