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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For a more relaxed hike, lace up your hiking boots and take in the natural beauty and tranquility of the trail at Carvins Cove Natural Reserve. Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025 The bushy, upright shrubs grow between 3 to 5 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide, which can make a stunning display when they are planted side by side, as white blooms can add elegance and formality and impart calm and tranquility. Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025 In fact, the tranquility of the rocking waves, or maybe the transient, ineffable quality of the water, seems to have lodged in Christian’s brain. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2025 Once a sleepy town, Hudson has reinvented itself as a trend-forward haunt that draws New Yorkers seeking tranquility—yet still hums with a lively energy. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 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 15 Oct. 2025.

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