Quietness: meaning, definitions and examples

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quietness

 

[ หˆkwaษชษ™tnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น quietude

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเค‚เคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stille

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ketenangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะธัˆะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cisza

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้™ใ‘ใ• (shizukesa)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท calme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tranquilidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sessizlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ์š”ํ•จ (goyoham)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุฏูˆุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ klid

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pokoj

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎ‰้™ (ฤn jรฌng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tiลกina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kyrrรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั‹ะฝั‹ัˆั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒฌแƒงแƒœแƒแƒ แƒ” (siq'nare)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sakitlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.