tranquility

noun

tran·​quil·​i·​ty tran-ˈkwi-lə-tē How to pronounce tranquility (audio)
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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
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These design choices reduce visual clutter and elevate the sense of tranquility in a space. 5. Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2025 More than anything, the event taught or reminded the crowd that when harmonies unlock smiles and grooves, tranquility and warmth is unlocked and all feels right with the universe. Marcus K. Dowling, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025 So, the fun shouldn’t come at the expense of your tranquility. Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025 Launched by Conche local Toni Kearney in 2021, Moratorium Tours and Retreats is an offering of tranquility to those looking for a respite from the churn of routine; from the hustle and bustle. Maryam Siddiqi, AFAR Media, 14 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for tranquility 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tranquility was in the 14th century

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“Tranquility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tranquility. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.

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