tranquility
noun
tran·quil·i·ty
tran-ˈkwi-lə-tē 
traŋ-
variants
US tranquility
or chiefly British tranquillity
: the quality or state of being tranquil
the tranquility of the quiet countryside
Examples of tranquility in a Sentence
enjoyed the tranquility of the snow-covered field at dusk
a psychotherapist valued for her tranquility and ability to listen
a mountain climber who finds inner tranquility as he looks out from the edge of some lofty precipice
Recent Examples on the Web
Residents enjoy the convenience of snow removal, lawn care, and exterior upkeep, allowing more time for entertaining, traveling, and cherishing moments with family and friends—or simply unwinding in the tranquility of their villa.
—
Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025
Check out these 15 garden path ideas for designs that are elegant, simple, and enhance the tranquility right outside your home.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
Its graceful white blooms bring a sense of tranquility, while its purifying qualities improve your space’s overall atmosphere, helping to alleviate stress.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2025
With five stones to choose from, just select the composition that resonates with your intentions—from jade for balance to amethyst for tranquility.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tranquility
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025
Check out these 15 garden path ideas for designs that are elegant, simple, and enhance the tranquility right outside your home.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
Its graceful white blooms bring a sense of tranquility, while its purifying qualities improve your space’s overall atmosphere, helping to alleviate stress.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2025
With five stones to choose from, just select the composition that resonates with your intentions—from jade for balance to amethyst for tranquility.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tranquility
Cite this Entry
“Tranquility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tranquility. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share