Quietus

Pronunciation: /kwaɪˈiːtəs/

Definitions of quietus

noun a final settlement or resolution

Example Sentences

A1 After a long day at work, I find solace in the quietus of my cozy bedroom.

A2 The sudden quietus in the classroom caught the students by surprise.

B1 The protagonist in the novel sought a quietus from the chaos of his life by retreating to the countryside.

B2 The artist's masterpiece left the audience in a state of quietus, as they pondered its deep meaning.

C1 The philosopher reflected on the concept of quietus, exploring its implications on human existence.

C2 The musician's performance was so captivating that it brought a profound quietus to the audience, leaving them in awe.

Examples of quietus in a Sentence

formal The doctor explained that the patient's passing was a result of a quietus from natural causes.

informal After a long day at work, I just want to find a quietus and relax at home.

slang I need to hit the quietus and catch some Z's.

figurative The end of the project marked the quietus of our hard work and dedication.

Grammatical Forms of quietus

• past tense: quietused
• plural: quietuses
• comparative: more quietus
• superlative: most quietus
• present tense: quiets
• future tense: will quietus
• perfect tense: have quietused
• continuous tense: is quietusing
• singular: quietus
• positive degree: quietus
• infinitive: to quietus
• gerund: quietusing
• participle: quietused

Origin and Evolution of quietus

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'quietus' originated from Latin, specifically from the phrase 'quietus est' meaning 'he is discharged' or 'he is at rest.'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'quietus' evolved to also mean a final settlement or a release from duty or debt, in addition to its original meaning of being at rest or discharged.