quiet
adjective
making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound.
quietness
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a word derived from
quiet.
Example Sentences
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“It’s a feeling of serene quietness and comfort and not feeling pressure or vulnerable,” Elston said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
Unlike past Decembers, quietness has fallen over the park, as local and foreign tourists have "disappeared", said T-shirt vendor Run Kea.
From Barron's ● Dec. 24, 2025
For many, the quietness felt intentional, almost like the parade understood the collective exhaustion of the moment.
From Salon ● Nov. 27, 2025
"At the beginning, one the things that was hardest to come to terms with was the quietness of the house," according to Mr White's sister Linda.
From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2025
The awful quietness got worse and she had not been to enough parties to know what she should do.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
