Quietude
//ˈkwaɪ.ɪ.t(j)uːd// noun
noun ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 tranquility uncountable, usually
"But the castle was not destined to remain long in its present quietude. One morning Lord Avonleigh received a packet from London, whose contents filled him with joy..."
- 2 a state of peace and quiet wordnet
Example
More examples"It is remarkable that persons who speculate the most boldly often conform with the most perfect quietude to the external regulations of society. The thought suffices them, without investing itself in the flesh and blood of action."
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French quiétude, from Late Latin quiētūdō, from Latin quiētus, perfect passive participle of quiēscō (“rest”).
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