tranquility
noun
traŋ- \
Definition of tranquility
: the quality or state of being tranquil the tranquility of the quiet countryside
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That’s when Kopech’s scorching fastball and fiery nature need to be complemented with a yogi’s tranquility. — Dan Wiederer, chicagotribune.com, "On his climb to the White Sox, Michael Kopech searching for a mental 'flow state'," 31 May 2018 Boats with gas motors are prohibited, which helps preserve the tranquility of the forest. — Roger Naylor, azcentral, "Cool off this summer at these lakes near Payson," 8 June 2018 But the shooting deaths of the two U.S. retirees together with their dog early Saturday at their waterfront house south of town has shattered the tranquility of this quiet community some 380 miles from the U.S. border. — Sandra Dibble, sandiegouniontribune.com, "U.S. couple found shot to death in Bahia de los Angeles," 4 June 2018 The world of gigantic cargo ships and goods that are transported and sold globally is of course the polar opposite of Thoreau’s vision of intimate tranquility, making the title at once melancholy and ironic. — Boyd Van Hoeij, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Walden': Film Review | Karlovy Vary 2018," 12 July 2018 One caveat: For all the tranquility that a night or two at Collective Governors Island offers, late evening is also when nightlife on the waterways comes alive with party boats. — Fortune, "'Glamping' Has Officially Come to New York City," 12 July 2018 The trees and pond add to the tranquility of the property. — Joey Morona, cleveland.com, "Sprawling Hudson estate with indoor pool asks $2.25M: Akron-area House of the Week," 7 May 2018 Psychologically, blue is associated with tranquility and contentment. — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, "WATCH: These 5 Mood-Boosting Paint Colors Will Make Your Home a Happier Place," 9 Apr. 2018 All this tranquility suddenly evaporates when soccer is involved. — Candace Rose Rardon, Longreads, "The Country Where Fútbol Comes First," 10 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'tranquility.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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