Quietness: meaning, definitions and examples

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quietness

[ ˈkwaɪətnəs ]

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in a room

The state or quality of being quiet; tranquility; calmness.

Synonyms

calm, peacefulness, silence

Examples of usage

The quietness in the room was so peaceful.
I could hear the quietness of the night outside.

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in a person's demeanor

The quality of being unobtrusive or unassertive.

Synonyms

modesty, reserve, restraint

Examples of usage

Her quietness often led others to underestimate her abilities.
He possessed a quietness that made people feel at ease around him.

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in nature

The absence of noise; peace and stillness.

Synonyms

hush, serenity, tranquility

Examples of usage

The quietness of the forest was broken only by the occasional rustle of leaves.
In the early morning hours, the quietness of the lake was undisturbed.

Translations

Translations of the word "quietness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 quietude

🇮🇳 शांति

🇩🇪 Stille

🇮🇩 ketenangan

🇺🇦 тиша

🇵🇱 cisza

🇯🇵 静けさ (shizukesa)

🇫🇷 calme

🇪🇸 tranquilidad

🇹🇷 sessizlik

🇰🇷 고요함 (goyoham)

🇸🇦 هدوء

🇨🇿 klid

🇸🇰 pokoj

🇨🇳 安静 (ān jìng)

🇸🇮 tišina

🇮🇸 kyrrð

🇰🇿 тыныштық

🇬🇪 სიწყნარე (siq'nare)

🇦🇿 sakitlik

🇲🇽 tranquilidad

Word origin

The word 'quietness' originated from the Middle English 'quyetnesse' in the 14th century, derived from the Old French 'quiete' and the Latin 'quietus'. It has evolved over time to represent a state of tranquility, calmness, and absence of noise. The concept of quietness has been valued across cultures for its ability to bring peace and serenity.