quietness

quietness — noun

1. a situation or condition in which there is almost no sound at all

1.名詞B1
釋義

a situation or condition in which there is almost no sound at all

例句

Feng loved the quietness of the library after midnight.

quietness + of + place: describing a location's silence

The quietness of the countryside helped Lukas sleep better at night.

同義詞
  • silence

    more complete absence of sound; can feel tense or awkward

  • stillness

    also suggests an absence of movement; often peaceful or calm

  • hush

    temporary, expectant quiet that follows a sudden stop of noise

反義詞
  • noise
  • din

    a loud, unpleasant mixture of sounds

文法句型

quietness + of + noun

in the quietness + of + noun

常見錯誤

❌The quietness of the room was uncomfortable and awkward.
✅The silence of the room was uncomfortable and awkward.
💡'quietness' is neutral or pleasant; 'silence' better describes an awkward lack of sound.

2. a state in which a place has very few people and little movement, with no excite

2.名詞B1
釋義

a state in which a place has very few people and little movement, with no excitement or disturbance

例句

After the festival ended, the town returned to its usual quietness.

return to + quietness

Noor enjoyed the quietness of the seaside village in winter.

同義詞
  • tranquillity

    more formal; suggests deep, lasting calm

  • peace

    broader term; absence of disturbance or conflict

  • calm

    emphasises lack of agitation rather than lack of people

反義詞

文法句型

quietness + of + noun

return to + quietness

用法筆記

Often describes a desirable, restful atmosphere rather than a mere lack of activity — the quietness of a holiday town or a peaceful garden, not an empty car park.

常見錯誤

❌The crowded market had an unusual quietness that day.
✅The crowded market had an unusual silence that day.
💡'quietness' of a place implies few people and low activity, which contradicts a crowded market.

3. the tendency or habit of a person to speak very little, especially in social sit

3.名詞B2
釋義

the tendency or habit of a person to speak very little, especially in social situations

例句

Lakshmi's quietness at meetings was often mistaken for shyness.

possessive + quietness: a person's trait

Jabari's quietness hid a sharp sense of humour.

同義詞
  • reserve

    habit of keeping one's thoughts and feelings private

  • reticence

    formal; tendency to avoid speaking openly or freely

反義詞

文法句型

possessive + quietness

quietness + verb

用法筆記

Describes a stable personality trait; do not use for a temporary or situational absence of speech — use 'silence' instead.

常見錯誤

❌His quietness during the exam was expected.
✅His silence during the exam was expected.
💡'quietness' as a character trait, not a temporary state.