Quietude — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈkwī-ə-ˌtüd/ qui·etude

Meaning & Definition of Quietude

Quietude (noun)

  1. a quiet state, repose

Quietude (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a state of freedom from storm or disturbance

    "after his tantrum, the toddler lapsed into an exhausted quietude and fell asleep"

    similar: calm, calmness, hush, peace, peacefulness, placidity, quiet, quietness, repose, restfulness, sereneness, serenity, still, stillness, tranquility
    related: lull, pause, respite, silence, mildness, soothingness, comity, concord, harmony, casualness, easygoingness, informality, laid-backness, relaxedness
    opposite: bustle, commotion, hubbub, hurly-burly, pandemonium, tumult, turmoil, unquietness, unrest, uproar
    near: clamor, din, noise, racket

  2. the near or complete absence of sound

    "the quietude of the early morning was broken only by the occasional chirping of birds"

    similar: hush, quiet, quietness, silence, still, stillness
    related: calm, lull, peace, peacefulness, tranquility
    opposite: noise, sound, unquietness
    near: babel, blare, bluster, cacophony, chatter, clamor, clangor, din, hubbub, racket, rattle, roar, tumult, uproar

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Quietude

The most common words with a similar meaning to Quietude:

calm, calmness, hush, peace, peacefulness, placidity, quiet, quietness, repose, restfulness, sereneness, serenity, still, stillness, tranquility, silence

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Quietude

Words with the opposite meaning of Quietude:

bustle, commotion, hubbub, hurly-burly, pandemonium, tumult, turmoil, unquietness, unrest, uproar, noise, sound

Related Words for Quietude

lull, pause, respite, mildness, soothingness, comity, concord, harmony, casualness, easygoingness, informality, laid-backness, relaxedness

Near Antonyms of Quietude

clamor, din, racket, babel, blare, bluster, cacophony, chatter, clangor, rattle, roar

Origin & Etymology of Quietude

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

First known use: 1597

Frequently Asked Questions about Quietude

What does "Quietude" mean?

"Quietude" means a quiet state, repose. As a noun, it is defined as: a quiet state, repose. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Quietude"?

Other words for "Quietude" include calm, calmness, hush, peace, peacefulness, placidity, quiet and quietness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Quietude" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Quietude"?

There are 29 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Quietude". Common alternatives include calm, calmness, hush, peace, peacefulness, placidity, quiet, quietness, repose and restfulness.

What is the opposite of "Quietude"?

Antonyms of "Quietude" include bustle, commotion, hubbub, hurly-burly, pandemonium, tumult, turmoil and unquietness. Near antonyms include clamor, din, racket and babel.

How do you use "Quietude" in a sentence?

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".

Is "Quietude" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Quietude" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Quietude"?

"Quietude" is pronounced /ˈkwī-ə-ˌtüd/ and divided into syllables as qui·etude.

What is the origin of the word "Quietude"?

"Quietude" comes from borrowed from Middle French, borrowed from Medieval Latin quiētūdō, from Latin quiētus quiet:2 + -tūdō, suffix of abstract nouns. First known use: 1597.