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

• 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

But one thing is certain: none of it will match the tranquility and conformity that leaders were trying to project heading into this session. —Philip Elliott, Time, 14 Aug. 2025

Shades of Blue In 2025, blue is trending in assorted shades, providing a blend of tranquility and tenderness. —Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2025

In the usually serene New York seascape of the Hamptons and Montauk, a series of brutal crimes has occasionally shattered tranquility. —Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025

Partygoers may prefer to stay in Positano or Capri, while towns like Ravello offer tranquility and striking views. —Joyce Falcone, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 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