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qui·e·tude
(kwī′ĭ-to͞od′, -tyo͞od′)n.
Tranquility.
[Late Latin quiētūdō, from Latin quiētus, resting, from past participle of quiēscere, to rest; see quiet.]
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quietude
(ˈkwaɪəˌtjuːd)n
the state or condition of being quiet, peaceful, calm, or tranquil
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qui•e•tude
(ˈkwaɪ ɪˌtud, -ˌtyud)n.
the state of being quiet; tranquillity.
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Quietude
See also meditation.
a mania for stillness.
a mania for sitting.
the state or quality of being in repose or at rest. — quiescent, adj.
a state or quality of being calm, quiet, silent, or in repose.
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Noun | 1. | quietude - a state of peace and quiet calmness - a feeling of calm; an absence of agitation or excitement peace of mind, ataraxis, peacefulness, repose, serenity, peace, heartsease - the absence of mental stress or anxiety easiness, relaxation - a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry; "the easiness we feel when sleeping" |
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quietude
nounLack of emotional agitation:
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