noiselessness

Absence of sound

Noiselessness is the quality or state of being completely silent or producing no sound.

The word emphasizes total absence of noise rather than mere quietness: The noiselessness of the electric motor surprised him.

It often appears in contexts where silence is remarkable or unexpected.

silence

stillness

Complete lack of motion

inaudible · hush · soundproof · unheard · voiceless · speechless · wordless · unsounded · taciturnity · muteness

tranquility

serenity

Undisturbed mental quietude

  • calmFree from agitation
  • peaceFreedom from disturbance
  • placidCalm, undisturbed

restful · undisturbed · repose · quiescence · lull · meditative · zen · harmony · soothing · idyllic

stealth

undetected

Not discovered yet

covert · sneaking · tiptoe · padded · muffled · dampened · catlike · ninja · ghostly · furtive

softness

whisper

Speech without full voice

subdued · hushed · soft-spoken · low · breathless · sotto voce · tender · delicate · muted · dulcet

Categories
Opposites
sound presence/volume

noiselessnessnoise

Unwanted auditory disturbance

loudness · noisiness · sound · clamor · clamour

quality of auditory environment

noiselessnesscacophony

Harsh, clashing sounds

discord · dissonance · pandemonium · bedlam · commotion

Family

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G