"Quietness" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
The state of being quiet or still; the quality of being peaceful and calm; freedom from noise or disturbance.
Here are 5 usage examples for the word "quietness":
The word "quietens" appears to be a present participle of a verb, likely derived from the Latin word "quietare," which means "to make quiet" or "to still." In English, it might be associated with words such as "quiet" or "quieting," which convey the ideas of calming, soothing, or reducing noise.<br><br>There are a couple of possible meanings based on this affiliation:<br><br>1. <strong>Quieting sense:</strong> In this context, "quietens" could be interpreted as a verb meaning to make quieter, to still, or to calm.<br>2. <strong>Descriptive noun:</strong> Alternatively, it might be considered as a noun, referring to a lowering in noise, a decrease in agitation, or a state of being quieter.<br><br>However, "quietens" is not a commonly used word in standard English language. It is possible that it is a neologism or might be used in specific contexts or disciplines (e.g., Latin-based terminology in science or philosophy).<br><br>If you provide a specific context or more information about where you encountered this word, it might help in giving a more precise explanation.
To make or become quieter; to reduce the noise or activity level of something to a lower intensity or silence.<br><br>Example: "The police tried to quieting the protesters with tear gas."
One who holds that the greatest good for all, including the salvation of the believer, is achieved through contemplation and a disciplined personal life of prayer and self-renunciation, often to the point of eradicate the individual desire and emotion.
To make or become quiet or quieter; to reduce noise or activity.<br><br>Examples: "keep the dog quiet, it's sleeping" or "the quiet descended after the storm."
A fashionable hairstyle in which the hair on the crown of the head is styled upwards and outwards from the face, while the hair on the sides and back is cut close to the head.
Having a quiffed hairstyle, meaning one with hair that has been styled to be brushed to one side, typically a stylish and fashionable way of wearing one's hair as popular in the 1960s and 1970s.
A quiff is a hairstyle characterized by a small amount of hair brushed up and to the side, often on either the forehead or crown of the head.
A quill is a writing instrument made from a bird's feather, typically a goose quill, used for writing or drawing with ink.