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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But I thought back to Wentworth Park, where I had interpreted his quietness as something happening to him.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
He says the quietness of the electric bikes combined with the anti-social way they are ridden is dangerous.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 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
There is almost certainly a link between the quietness of the Sun at this time and the chilling of the Earth.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
