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Quietude

usgb/ˈkwaɪətuːd/Volume
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Seeking SolitudePlay
Use 'quietude' when expressing a desire to escape from noise or chaos. SlideAfter the concert, I'm longing for some quietude.
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Literary FlourishPlay
'Quietude' often appears in literary works to convey a serene atmosphere. SlideThe novel's hero retreated into the quietude of the untouched forest.
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Sensory ExperiencePlay
Refers to not only the absence of sound but the presence of a calming environment. SlideThe spa's quietude was a gentle whisper to the senses.