Synonyms for quietism

Most common

calmness · repose

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A form of mysticism involving quiet contemplation.

Forms

Plural

quietisms → calmnesses, reposes…

Example sentences

• calmness Calmness attracts life; agitation pushes it away.
• repose His brief repose was interrupted by her arrival.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters

repose²

8 letters

calmness²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (repose² = 2 syllables).