Quietness: meaning, definitions and examples
๐คซ
quietness
[ หkwaษชษtnษs ]
in a room
The state or quality of being quiet; tranquility; calmness.
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Examples of usage
- The quietness in the room was so peaceful.
- I could hear the quietness of the night outside.
in a person's demeanor
The quality of being unobtrusive or unassertive.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Her quietness often led others to underestimate her abilities.
- He possessed a quietness that made people feel at ease around him.
in nature
The absence of noise; peace and stillness.
Synonyms
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:
๐ต๐น quietude
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเคพเคเคคเคฟ
๐ฉ๐ช Stille
๐ฎ๐ฉ ketenangan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธัะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ cisza
๐ฏ๐ต ้ใใ (shizukesa)
๐ซ๐ท calme
๐ช๐ธ tranquilidad
๐น๐ท sessizlik
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณ ์ํจ (goyoham)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฏูุก
๐จ๐ฟ klid
๐ธ๐ฐ pokoj
๐จ๐ณ ๅฎ้ (ฤn jรฌng)
๐ธ๐ฎ tiลกina
๐ฎ๐ธ kyrrรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะฝััััา
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแฌแงแแแ แ (siq'nare)
๐ฆ๐ฟ sakitlik
๐ฒ๐ฝ tranquilidad
Etymology
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.
See also: disquiet, disquieted, disquieting, disquietingly, quiet, quieten, quietly.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #19,984, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 19981 disfigured
- 19982 rampart
- 19983 prefabricated
- 19984 quietness
- 19985 delirious
- 19986 nicknamed
- 19987 slough
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