quiescent
How many syllables in quiescent?
There are 3 syllables in the word quiescent.How to pronounce quiescent:
Synonyms for quiescent:
apathetic
calm
dormant
dull
in abeyance
inactive
indolent
inert
latent
lazy
lethargic
listless
motionless
peaceful
placid
quiet
resting
serene
silent
sleepy
sluggish
smooth
static
still
torpid
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Antonyms for quiescent:
active
acute
agile
alert
alive
alive and kicking
all there
animated
astir
astute
attentive
awake
awakened
aware
blithe
blithesome
boisterous
bouncy
bright
brisk
bubbly
buoyant
bustling
busy
buzzing
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