quietude

qui·e·tude

Q0031600 (kwī′ĭ-to͞od′, -tyo͞od′)n. Tranquility.

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[Late Latin quiētūdō, from Latin quiētus, resting, from past participle of quiēscere, to rest; see quiet.]

quietude

(ˈkwaɪəˌtjuːd) nthe state or condition of being quiet, peaceful, calm, or tranquil

qui•e•tude

(ˈkwaɪ ɪˌtud, -ˌtyud)

n. the state of being quiet; tranquillity. [1590–1600; < Late Latin quiētudō, derivative of Latin quiētus quiet¹; see -tude]

Quietude

See also meditation.
eremiomaniaa mania for stillness.kathisomaniaa mania for sitting.quiescence, quiescencythe state or quality of being in repose or at rest. — quiescent, adj.quietudea state or quality of being calm, quiet, silent, or in repose.

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quietude - a state of peace and quiet quietness, tranquillity, tranquilitycalmness - a feeling of calm; an absence of agitation or excitementpeace of mind, ataraxis, peacefulness, repose, serenity, peace, heartsease - the absence of mental stress or anxietyeasiness, relaxation - a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry; "the easiness we feel when sleeping"

quietude

nounLack of emotional agitation:calm, calmness, peace, peacefulness, placidity, placidness, serenity, tranquillity.

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