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

Recent Examples on the Web The Spa The subterranean spa promises to be a sanctuary of tranquility with soothing neutral shades and a 16-meter heated indoor pool framed by mirrors and photography from artist Marc Zimmerman. Nora Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024 But that moment of tranquility was only a brief respite between times of struggle. Quanta Magazine, 19 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tranquility 

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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 24 Apr. 2024.

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