Examples of quietude in a Sentence
after his tantrum, the toddler lapsed into an exhausted quietude and fell asleep
the quietude of the early morning was broken only by the occasional chirping of birds
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Rather than nightlife, visitors come seeking quietude.
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Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
Coherence brings a quality of quietude to listening, clarity to perception and graceful power to action.
—Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Known for her work that celebrates female forms through earthy textures, Wu believes that the meditative art of ceramics can only be fully appreciated in quietude.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
Adding to the quietude is 51 acres of land, featuring wild turkeys and your own private trails.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 19 June 2025
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Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
Coherence brings a quality of quietude to listening, clarity to perception and graceful power to action.
—Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Known for her work that celebrates female forms through earthy textures, Wu believes that the meditative art of ceramics can only be fully appreciated in quietude.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
Adding to the quietude is 51 acres of land, featuring wild turkeys and your own private trails.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 19 June 2025
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“Quietude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quietude. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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quietude
noun
qui·etude
ˈkwī-ə-ˌt(y)üd 
: the state of being quiet : tranquillity
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