quiescent

The word “quiescent” has 3 syllables: qui-es-cent.

It's pronounced as /ˈkwɪɛsənt/.


What is synonym and antonym for quiescent?

In the thesaurus, “quiescent” has 5 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for quiescent along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for quiescent

  • dull
  • inactive
  • inert
  • sleepy
  • torpid

Antonyms for quiescent

  • active
  • engaged

Meanings of quiescent

  • adjective
    1. Inactive, quiet, at rest.
    2. Not sounded; silent.
    3. Non-proliferating.

Example Sentences

  • The volcano appeared quiescent for decades before suddenly erupting.
  • During the winter months, many animals enter a quiescent state to conserve energy.
  • The lake's surface was calm and quiescent in the early morning light.
  • Economic activity in the region remained quiescent following the market crash.
  • After the hectic holiday season, she enjoyed a few days of quiescent relaxation at home.

On this page you'll find 7 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quiescent, such as: active, dull, engaged, inactive, inert, sleepy, torpid.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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obeisant

  • acquiescent
  • amenable
  • amiable
  • biddable
  • compliant
  • conformable
  • docile
  • dutiful
  • fawning
  • kowtowing
  • obedient
  • obsequious
  • servile
  • slavish
  • submissive
  • subordinate
  • subservient
  • tractable

unbusy

vegetating

  • arrested
  • asleep
  • burgeoning
  • chilling
  • dormant
  • fallow
  • fledgling
  • growing
  • idle
  • idling
  • incipient
  • inert
  • latent
  • lazing
  • lethargy
  • lifeless
  • loafing
  • nascent
  • nonproductive
  • promising
  • quiescent
  • relaxing
  • resting
  • sleepy
  • sluggishness
  • stagnating
  • stagnation
  • unproductive

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