quietness

2 definitions found

quietness - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Quietness \Qui"et*ness\, n.
     The quality or state of being quiet; freedom from noise,
     agitation, disturbance, or excitement; stillness;
     tranquillity; calmness.
     [1913 Webster]
  
           I would have peace and quietness.        --Shak.
     [1913 Webster]

quietness - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  quietness
      n 1: the property of making no sound [syn: quietness,
           soundlessness]
      2: a state of peace and quiet [syn: tranquillity,
         tranquility, quietness, quietude]