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quietness

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Quietness (noun) means a lack of noise; silence.

noun
1
A lack of noise; silence.
2
A calm, peaceful state, free from disturbance.
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Etymology

Comes from Middle English quietnes, quietnesse, quietenesse, qwietnesse, qwietenesse, equivalent to quiet plus -ness.

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What is the meaning of quietness?
"quietness" (noun) means a lack of noise; silence.
What is another word for quietness?
Other words for "quietness" include tranquillity, soundlessness, quietude, tranquility.
What is the opposite of quietness?
The opposite of "quietness" is loudness.
What are the different meanings of quietness?
"quietness" has 2 main meanings: 1. A lack of noise; silence; 2. A calm, peaceful state, free from disturbance.

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