quietude

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun a state of peace and quiet

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French quiétude, from Late Latin quiētūdō, from Latin quiētus, perfect passive participle of quiēscō (“rest”).

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Synonyms

tranquillity, tranquility, quietness

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