Quietist (Noun)
Meaning
A religious mystic who follows quietism.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The quietist monk spent most of his days in solitude, seeking a deeper connection with the divine through meditation and contemplation.
- As a quietist, she believed that the path to spiritual enlightenment lay in stillness and inner reflection, rather than in outward actions.
- The quietist movement within the church emphasized the importance of personal spiritual experience and the pursuit of inner peace.
- He was drawn to the quietist teachings of the mystical poet, who wrote about the transformative power of silence and quiet contemplation.
- In the quietist tradition, prayer and meditation were seen as essential practices for cultivating a deeper awareness of God's presence in everyday life.