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

This exclusive all-suite hotel sits on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, mere minutes from downtown; its name in Maori (Roki) means tranquility, a nod to the overall vibe. —Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 19 June 2026

Late spring and early fall offer optimal tranquility. —Simon Davidson, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026

The sensation, and the tranquility that comes with it, will stay with you long after the water drains away. —Alissa Greenberg, Mercury News, 15 June 2026

With its paradisiacal beaches, including Playa El Valle, Playa Ermitaño, and Playa Rincón, this destination is perfect for those seeking pure nature and tranquility. —Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 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