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

• calm
• calmness
• hush
• peace
• peacefulness
• placidity
• quiet
• quietness
• quietude
• repose
• restfulness
• sereneness
• serenity
• still
• stillness

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

The mansion, part of the small community of Wilton, is a fusion of elegance, tranquility and entertainment opportunities. —David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2025

The ivory color of his suit symbolizes purity, elegance, and tranquility across various cultures. —Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025

The beach is wild and perfect for those seeking tranquility. —Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025

She’s encountered her share of both real and contrived rivalries — par for the course for most pop stars — but never anything explosive enough to disrupt her unbothered aura of tranquility. —Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2025

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