The word implies a state of predictably calmness and relaxation. Try recalling the last oil soaked meal you had, preferably in the afternoon after a long day of work. As the food reaches your growling belly, you’re in a quiescent state of mind.
Garfield is synonymous with the word quiescent as he is always unperturbed and stress free living his life, limiting his desire to simplistic foods & naps.
The dictionary definitions for Quiescent are as follows:
1. Being stationary or at rest. (Adjective)
Masters tips for quiescent:
Break up the word into two: Quie-scent
Quie : quiet = motionless
Scent: Rhymes with decent. Thus quiescent is something that’s quiet and decent, or calm and at peace.
Usage examples for quiescent:
1. So far, the atmosphere of the meeting is surprisingly quiescent.
2. Without a proper diet, the vigor of an early morning coffee wears down and the body enters into a quiescent state.