quietness

Noun
US[kwahy-uht-nuhs]/ˈkwaɪətnəs/3 syllables
Synonyms: soundlessnesstranquillitytranquilityquietude

Open English WordNet

Noun (2)

  1. the property of making no soundSynonyms: soundlessnessType of silence, quietKinds noiselessness
  2. a state of peace and quietSynonyms: tranquillitytranquilityquietudeType of calmnessKinds peace, easiness

Related words quiet adjective, smooth adjective

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Webster's Dictionary (1913)

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.— William Shakespeare

Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54

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