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- [kwahy-i-tood, -tyood]
- /ˈkwaɪ ɪˌtud, -ˌtyud/
- /ˈkwaɪə.tjuːd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kwahy-i-tood, -tyood]
- /ˈkwaɪ ɪˌtud, -ˌtyud/
Definitions of quietude word
- noun quietude the state of being quiet; tranquillity; calmness; stillness; quiet. 1
- noun quietude A state of stillness, calmness, and quiet in a person or place. 1
- noun quietude tranquillity, calm 1
- uncountable noun quietude Quietude is quietness and calm. 0
- noun quietude the state or condition of being quiet, peaceful, calm, or tranquil 0
- noun quietude a state of being quiet; rest; calmness 0
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Origin of quietude
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Late Latin quiētudō, derivative of Latin quiētus quiet2; see -tude
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Parts of speech for Quietude
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
quietude popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for quietude
noun quietude
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- calmness — without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
- dispassion — the state or quality of being unemotional or emotionally uninvolved.
- doldrums — A part of the ocean near the equator, abounding in calms, squalls, and light, baffling winds, which sometimes prevent all progress for weeks – so called by sailors.
- hush — to become or be silent or quiet: They hushed as the judge walked in.
Antonyms for quietude
noun quietude
- agitation — If someone is in a state of agitation, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
- clamor — If people are clamoring for something, they are demanding it in a noisy or angry way.
- clamour — If people are clamouring for something, they are demanding it in a noisy or angry way.
- disturbance — the act of disturbing.
- energy — The strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity.
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