QUIETUDE Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

quietude

noun

ˈkwī-ə-ˌtüd

Definition of quietude

as in restfulness

a state of freedom from storm or disturbance after his tantrum, the toddler lapsed into an exhausted quietude and fell asleep

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as in silence

the near or complete absence of sound the quietude of the early morning was broken only by the occasional chirping of birds

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Recent Examples of quietude In the eeriness of quietude and gossamer sound, Atkinson invites us to stew, and then break free. — Vanessa Ague, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026 The cool quietude of Simón’s film—scene after scene is gently controlled and briskly observed—gives way just as suddenly to unruly gusts of feeling. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 June 2026 Bergamot, rose, incense, musk, and tonka give Musc Nurāsana a feeling of quietude, like your battery is happily recharging. — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 25 June 2026 And its quietude is an effect of its constancy as a measure of value. — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for quietude

Recent Examples of Synonyms for quietude

Noun

The proof was in my Oura ring sleep score—96% and optimal restfulness.

— Brianna Peters, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.

— Marisa McMillan, Outside, 29 Dec. 2025

Definition of restfulness

Noun

The senator’s silence amid one of the state’s most high-profile races in decades, however, is noteworthy, Marshall’s critics say.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
According to Kaarlela, the Sápmi world, its language, land, family, reindeer herding, sense of belonging and silence are all integral to the story.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of silence

Noun

Its moments of overstatement are entirely human, en route to a lighter, softer state of serenity.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Its central location in the old town (a seven-minute walk to the beach) is staggering given its overall feeling of serenity and calm.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of serenity

Noun

After co-headlining with Charli xcx at the peak of Brat Summer, Sivan was struck by his post-show emotional crash, when the roar of stadiums gave way to the quiet of being totally on his own.

— Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 14 Oct. 2026
An uneasy quiet took over the boat as customers waited for another catch.

— Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

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quietus

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