quietness

noun — 2 senses

quietness

noun

Etymology 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.

Synonyms
silence, roo
Related terms
quietude

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