QUIETNESS Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

quietness

noun

as in restfulness

a state of freedom from storm or disturbance preferred the relaxing quietness of the mall in the early morning, before the frenzy of shopping began later in the day

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as in silence

the near or complete absence of sound the tense quietness of the crowd as it anxiously awaited the announcement of the winner

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Noun

Then, his remains were taken to the state capital in Atlanta, where he was honored in a moment of silence at the Capitol before a service at the Carter Center.

John Bacon, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
An eerie soundscape coats one’s ears throughout, rarely allowing for an instant of complete silence.

Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025

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