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quietness

/ˈkwaɪ.ət.nəs/
qui · et · ness
Adverb:quietly
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Adjective:quiet
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1

The state or quality of making very little or no noise; absence of sound.

Example

"She enjoyed the peaceful quietness of the library early in the morning."

2

A state of calm, peace, or freedom from disturbance, excitement, or turmoil.

Example

"After retiring from corporate life, he appreciated the quietness of living in a small coastal village."

3

A gentle, reserved, or unassuming quality in a person's character or behavior.

Example

"His natural quietness often led people to underestimate his strong leadership abilities."

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• Rhymes for quietness

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective "quiet" (derived from Old French quiete and Latin quietus, meaning "at rest, calm") combined with the native Old English suffix "-ness".

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Quietness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/quietness
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