quietude

noun
UK: /ˈkwaɪ.ɪ.tjuːd/
US: /ˈkwaɪ.ɪ.tuːd/

  1. A state of peace and quiet.

    1. The quietude of the forest was lovely.
    2. She found quietude in her garden, away from the city's constant noise, embracing nature.

  2. The quality of being quiet or calm; tranquility.

    1. I enjoy the quietude of the morning.
    2. The monastery was known for its atmosphere of quietude, offering a refuge from the world's distractions.

Synonyms

tranquility peace calm serenity repose silence ataraxia quiet

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "quietude" in English means: A state of peace and quiet., The quality of being quiet or calm; tranquility..

The phonetic transcription of "quietude" is /ˈkwaɪ.ɪ.tjuːd/ in British English and /ˈkwaɪ.ɪ.tuːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "quietude": tranquility, peace, calm, serenity, repose, silence, ataraxia, quiet.

Example usage of "quietude": "The quietude of the forest was lovely.". More examples on the page.