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- Dictionaryquietus/kwʌɪˈiːtəs/
noun
- 1. death or something that causes death, regarded as a release from life.
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Quietus is a noun that means final settlement, removal from activity, or something that quiets or represses. It comes from Medieval Latin and has been used by Shakespeare and other writers.
Quietus means a finishing stroke, anything that effectually ends or settles, or a release from life. It comes from Latin quiētus est, meaning he is at rest, quiet. See how to use it in sentences and related words.
Quietus is a noun that means something that ends or kills, release from life, or discharge of debts. It comes from Latin quiētus, meaning (he is) at rest. See examples, translations, and related words.
Quietus is a poetic, old-fashioned word for death. It's a way of viewing death as an "eternal rest," or as a release from the turmoil of life, and also a delicate way to refer to the fact that someone has died.
Quietus is a noun that means anything that kills, ends, or settles something, or a release from life or debt. It comes from Latin quiētus est, meaning he is at rest or quiet.
There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun quietus. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
Quietus is a noun that means death or something that causes death, considered as a welcome end to life. It is also a noun that means something that makes a person or situation calm. See pronunciation, word origin, and usage notes.
