peace and quiet
Calm without interruption
Peace and quiet is freedom from noise, disturbance, or demands on one's attention.
The phrase emphasizes undisturbed calm, often as something sought or cherished: All I want is a little peace and quiet.
Parents crave it after the kids leave; workers seek it after hectic days.
The two words reinforce each other—peace from conflict, quiet from sound.
- silenceTotal lack of sound
- hushAbsence of sound
- stillnessComplete lack of motion
- solitudeState of being alone
- quietudeState of calm stillness
tranquility · equanimity · calmness · contentment · repose · mindfulness · placid · calm waters · sanctuary · retreat · me time · harmony · seclusion · reprieve · serenity · respite · rest and relaxation · lull
- peacedove, dove release, olive branch, white flag, treaty
- relaxationrelax, naps, break, rest, calm
- calming phrasesstay calm, calm down, relax, keep your cool, take it easy
peace and quietchaos
Complete disorder and confusion
turmoil · mayhem · pandemonium · hustle and bustle · frenzy
peace and quietstress
Pressure, mental or vocal
turmoil · agitation · inner turmoil · anxiety · disturbance
quiet, peace, peaceful, peaceable, pacify, peacefully, pacifier, pacifist, appease