Quietness

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Quietness \Qui"et*ness\, n.
     The quality or state of being quiet; freedom from noise,
     agitation, disturbance, or excitement; stillness;
     tranquillity; calmness.
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           I would have peace and quietness.        --Shak.
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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  quietness
       n 1: the property of making no sound [syn: {soundlessness}]
       2: a state of peace and quiet [syn: {tranquillity}, {tranquility},
           {quietude}]