Meaning & use
Quietness
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The state of making little or no noise; calmness and stillness.
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The quietness of the library helped her concentrate on studying.
After the storm passed, a strange quietness settled over the town.
A note on using this word
Closely related to 'quiet,' but 'quietness' emphasizes the ongoing state or quality rather than a momentary condition.
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noisecommotion
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