Word Study
quietness
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun quietness has 2 senses
- quietness(n = noun.attribute) soundlessness - the property of making no sound; Array is a kind of quiet, silence
- quietness(n = noun.feeling) quietude, tranquility, tranquillity - a state of peace and quiet; Array is a kind of calmness
has particulars: noiselessness
Derived form adjective quiet2
has particulars: ataraxis, heartsease, peace, peace of mind, peacefulness, repose, serenity, easiness, relaxation
Derived forms adjective quiet5, adjective quiet1
CIDE DICTIONARY
quietness, n.
The quality or state of being quiet; freedom from noise, agitation, disturbance, or excitement; stillness; tranquillity; calmness. [1913 Webster]
"I would have peace and quietness."
[1913 Webster]
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