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
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Below you’ll find a sampling of peaceful places in Broward and Palm Beach counties, indoor and outdoor, that offer easy access to stillness and tranquility.
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Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
The courtyard of Frozen Music—a bespoke stone atelier outside Jaipur, India—lives up to the tranquility of its name, with a burbling fountain and birdsong drifting through banyan trees at dusk.
—Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
The space was designed by her and her mother, Sabeen Khaliq, with the goal of creating tranquility.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
William joked about the difficulty of navigating the vast spaces of Lambeth Palace, while Kate spoke about the gardens, emphasizing their role as spaces of reflection and tranquility for clergy and visitors.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026
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Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
The courtyard of Frozen Music—a bespoke stone atelier outside Jaipur, India—lives up to the tranquility of its name, with a burbling fountain and birdsong drifting through banyan trees at dusk.
—Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
The space was designed by her and her mother, Sabeen Khaliq, with the goal of creating tranquility.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
William joked about the difficulty of navigating the vast spaces of Lambeth Palace, while Kate spoke about the gardens, emphasizing their role as spaces of reflection and tranquility for clergy and visitors.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tranquility
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“Tranquility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tranquility. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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