quietness
nounEtymology From Middle English quietnes, quietnesse, quietenesse, qwietnesse, qwietenesse, equivalent to quiet + -ness.
1
Absence of sound; silence or hush.
2
Absence of disturbance; calm, stillness or serenity.
- Related terms
- quietude
noun — 2 senses
Etymology From Middle English quietnes, quietnesse, quietenesse, qwietnesse, qwietenesse, equivalent to quiet + -ness.
Absence of sound; silence or hush.
Absence of disturbance; calm, stillness or serenity.
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