quietude

noun

qui·​etude ˈkwī-ə-ˌtüd How to pronounce quietude (audio)
-ˌtyüd
: a quiet state : repose

Examples of quietude in a Sentence

after his tantrum, the toddler lapsed into an exhausted quietude and fell asleep the quietude of the early morning was broken only by the occasional chirping of birds
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Nara is often sidelined for overnight stays by the other corners of the Kansai trio, and this quietude is all the more reason to park yourself here for a couple of nights. Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 May 2025 Just outside of town, Strawberry Park (day passes from $20, cash only) caters to nature lovers who prefer glamping and car camping options tucked away in the quietude of an old growth forest. Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 28 Feb. 2025 But Victor leans less into clownish mortification than her predecessors, making room instead for a delicate quietude and sincerity. Jon Frosch, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 Embrace the quietude, the great value, and the unique ambience of springtime by spending your weekend in a thawing ski town. Miles Howard, AFAR Media, 6 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for quietude

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Middle French, borrowed from Medieval Latin quiētūdō, from Latin quiētus quiet entry 2 + -tūdō, suffix of abstract nouns

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of quietude was in 1597

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“Quietude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quietude. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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quietude

noun
qui·​etude ˈkwī-ə-ˌt(y)üd How to pronounce quietude (audio)
: the state of being quiet : tranquillity

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