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    Qui·et·ness
    /ˈkwīətnəs/

    noun

    • 1. absence of noise or bustle; calm: "he loved the quietness and stillness of early summer days"
  2. Definition of quietness. 1. as in restfulness. a state of freedom from storm or disturbance preferred the relaxing quietness of the mall in the early morning, before the frenzy of shopping began later in the day. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. restfulness. serenity. quiet.

  3. 1. Making or characterized by little or no noise: a quiet library; a quiet street; a quiet, well tuned engine. 2. a. Free of turmoil and agitation; calm: a quiet lake; a quiet place in the country. b. Providing or allowing relaxation; restful; soothing: a quiet afternoon nap; a quiet tune on the flute. 3.

  4. Other forms: quietnesses. Definitions of quietness. noun. a state of peace and quiet. synonyms: quietude, tranquility, tranquillity. see more. noun. the property of making no sound. synonyms: soundlessness.

  5. the state of not having many people or much noise or activity. the relative quietness in the art market. Check pronunciation: quietness. Definition of quietness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  6. B1. A quiet person is one who does not talk much: He was a quiet, almost taciturn, young man. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. keep (something) quiet. C2. to try to stop other people from finding out about a fact: keep quiet about Davies kept quiet about the amount of money being spent. See more.

  7. making no disturbance or trouble; not turbulent; peaceable: The factions remained quiet for twenty years. motionless or moving very gently: quiet waters. Synonyms: unmoving. Antonyms: active. free from disturbing thoughts, emotions, etc.; mentally peaceful: a quiet conscience. said, expressed, done, etc., in a restrained or unobtrusive way:

  8. adj. making little or no noise or sound: quiet neighbors. having little or no noise: a quiet street. silent:[ be + ~] Be quiet! reserved in speech or manner: a quiet, private sort of person. free from disturbance or excitement: a quiet life in the country. free from activity: a quiet Sunday afternoon. still or barely moving: quiet waters.

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