Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quietus
noun
/kwaɪˈiːtəs/
Definition
A final settlement or conclusion, often relating to death or the end of something.
Examples
- After years of hard work, she felt she had finally reached her quietus.
- The artist’s last painting was a quietus to his tumultuous career.
- Many believe that death serves as a quietus to life’s struggles.
Meaning
The term refers to the state of being at peace or a release from one’s obligations, particularly in a concluding sense. It can also imply the calming of turmoil or disturbance.
Synonyms
- Settlement
- Conclusion
- Release
- Finality
- Death
