QUIETNESS

quietness, soundlessness

(noun) the property of making no sound

tranquillity, tranquility, quietness, quietude

(noun) a state of peace and quiet

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

quietness (countable and uncountable, plural quietnesses)

Absence of sound; silence or hush.

Absence of disturbance; calm, stillness or serenity.

Synonyms

• (absence of sound): silence, roo

Anagrams

• Queenists

Source: Wiktionary


Qui"et*ness, n.

Definition: The quality or state of being quiet; freedom from noise, agitation, disturbance, or excitement; stillness; tranquillity; calmness. I would have peace and quietness. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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