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QUIETUDE
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A state of peace and quiet
Synonyms:
quietness; quietude; tranquility; tranquillity
Classified under:
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions
Hypernyms ("quietude" is a kind of...):
calmness (a feeling of calm; an absence of agitation or excitement)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "quietude"):
ataraxis; heartsease; peace; peace of mind; peacefulness; repose; serenity (the absence of mental stress or anxiety)
easiness; relaxation (a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry)
