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Webster 1913 Edition


Quietness

Qui′et-ness

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

Webster 1828 Edition


Quietness

QUI'ETNESS

, n.
1.
A state of rest; stillness.
2.
Calm; tranquility; as the quietness of the ocean or atmosphere.
3.
Freedom from agitation or emotion; calmness; coolness; as the quietness of the mind.
4.
Freedom from disturbance, disorder or commotion; peace; tranquility; as the quietness of a city or state.

Definition 2024


quietness

quietness

English

Noun

quietness (plural quietnesses)

  1. Absence of sound; silence or hush.
  2. Absence of disturbance; calm, stillness or serenity.

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