Quiescent – in a state or period of inactivity or dormancy

(Pronounced kwee-eh-suhnt)

To remember the definition of the word quiescent, use the following mnemonic:

The Queen was an adolescent (quiescent) and spent a long time in a state of inactivity. 

Examples of quiescent in a sentence

For once, our lively greyhound is quiescent and resting on his bed.

Now that the school year has started, my house is pretty quiescent during the day.

I live in a lovely quiescent seaside town.