Quietude: meaning, definitions and examples

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quietude

 

[ หˆkwฤซษ™หŒt(y)oอžod ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

state of being

Quietude refers to a state of stillness, calmness, and tranquility. It denotes an absence of noise, disturbance, or agitation, often conducive to contemplation or peace. The term is frequently used to describe both physical and mental states of peace.

Synonyms

calm, peace, serenity, stillness, tranquility.

Examples of usage

  • She enjoyed the quietude of the empty forest.
  • The spa offered a retreat into a serene quietude.
  • Finding quietude in meditation helps clear the mind.
  • After the storm, there was a beautiful quietude in the air.

Translations

Translations of the word "quietude" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น quietude

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเค‚เคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ruhe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ketenangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะธัˆะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cisza

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้™ใ‘ใ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท quiรฉtude

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ quietud

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sakinlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ์š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุฏูˆุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ klid

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pokoj

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎ้™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tiลกina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kyrrรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั‹ะฝั‹ัˆั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒจแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผkunษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ quietud

Etymology

The word 'quietude' originates from the Middle English term 'quietude,' borrowed from the Latin 'quietudinem,' which translates to 'calmness' or 'tranquility.' The Latin root 'quietus' means 'rest' or 'peaceful,' arising from the verb 'quiescere,' meaning 'to rest' or 'to be quiet.' It signifies a state of repose and was commonly used in philosophical and literary contexts to evoke a sense of serenity and stillness. The usage of 'quietude' in English can be traced back to the late 14th century, reflecting a broader cultural appreciation for peace and calm during times of social and political turbulence. Over the centuries, 'quietude' has maintained its connotation of profound stillness and has been employed in both everyday language and poetic expressions.