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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Simple words of peace and tranquility are all that’s required. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 And the hotel has paired that tranquility with top-end luxury, from the roomy suites to the lavish amenities to the delectable food. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024 Disney developed less than 16 percent of the land, making sure to pay special attention to leaving as much of its natural beauty and tranquility as possible for guests to enjoy. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024 But, after more than a year of peace and tranquility in the North Carolina highlands, the Segens' lives have been beset by a different sort of disaster. Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024 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 13 Dec. 2024.

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