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
Synonyms
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
Very-high-net-worth individuals are more likely to book large suites to preserve intimacy and tranquility, prefer end-to-end experiences steeped in local ambiance and may focus less on hotel brand names.
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Jim Dobson, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
And three stories up in their bedroom, the tranquility continues with modern furniture and minimal design.
—Essence, 11 Sep. 2024
Soothing water features and a Moorish, Malay design succeed in creating a peaceful setting that blends modern opulence with an otherworldly sense of tranquility.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
Tatiana Copeland, who has a storied family tree as well—her great uncle was the pianist and composer Sergei Rachmaninoff, fell in love with the serenity and tranquility of Mustique.
—Benjamin Liong Setiawan, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
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Jim Dobson, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
And three stories up in their bedroom, the tranquility continues with modern furniture and minimal design.
—Essence, 11 Sep. 2024
Soothing water features and a Moorish, Malay design succeed in creating a peaceful setting that blends modern opulence with an otherworldly sense of tranquility.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
Tatiana Copeland, who has a storied family tree as well—her great uncle was the pianist and composer Sergei Rachmaninoff, fell in love with the serenity and tranquility of Mustique.
—Benjamin Liong Setiawan, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
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“Tranquility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tranquility. Accessed 7 Oct. 2024.
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