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

While those seeking urban amenities may be happy to see Houston on the list, seniors who prefer the tranquility of a smaller community should consider Pharr, McAllen, and Mission. —Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026

The Gulf Arab states, which have gotten used to being an oasis of tranquility in an unstable region, are now on the front lines of a conflict that has exposed its many vulnerabilities. —Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026

But this tranquility explodes when a shocking murder occurs, and a high-stakes investigation unfolds. —Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026

The ridges are meant to embody the tranquility of mountains and water, creating an interesting shape that will stand out no matter how crowded your coffee table is. —Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 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