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 of tranquility

• restfulness
• serenity
• quietness
• sereneness
• quiet

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

Winning the Academy Award gave me a tranquility. —Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026

The pool sits on a sprawling terrace, overlooking the sea for maximum tranquility. —Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 14 May 2026

Kimpton Overland One great reason to enjoy a Southside stay is the Tri-Cities' relative calm and tranquility, compared to intown ATL. —Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2026

Speaking to a packed courtroom, Beving laid out a list of concerns related to data centers, ranging from their environmental impact to their potential impact on peace and tranquility. —Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tranquility

• ability
• agility
• civility
• debility
• docility
• ductility
• facility
• fertility
• fragility
• futility
• gentility
• hostility