tranquility

noun

tran·quil·i·ty | \ tran-ˈkwi-lə-tē

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variants: US tranquility or chiefly British tranquillity

Definition of tranquility

: the quality or state of being tranquil the tranquility of the quiet countryside

Examples of tranquility in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The presence of arts organizations in the building, including the museum’s space, creates a sense of tranquility for clients of the Cleveland Family Center for Missing Children and Adults, for example. — Steven Litt, cleveland, "Cleveland Museum of Art’s new Community Arts Center endows West Side with a powerful new cultural amenity," 30 Apr. 2021 Dear Distraught: If your only child has an addiction disorder, total peace and tranquility are probably not in the cards for you. — Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, "Ask Amy: Son’s addiction issues cast a wide net," 19 Apr. 2021 Dear Distraught: If your only child has an addiction disorder, total peace and tranquility are probably not in the cards for you. — Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, "Two perspectives on addiction and recovery," 19 Apr. 2021 Distraught Grandparents: If your only child has an addiction disorder, total peace and tranquility are probably not in the cards for you. — Washington Post, "Ask Amy: Two perspectives on addiction and recovery," 19 Apr. 2021 This 12,000-square-foot, three-story temple of tranquility — lavish without being glitzy — is done up in organic materials and artful Balinese imports. — Anne Bratskeir, Travel + Leisure, "Celebrities Love This Ultra-secluded Costa Rican Estate — Here's How to Rent Your Own Villa," 10 Apr. 2021 England said a period of tranquility would be welcome if the market is becoming saturated. — al, "Many Alabama gun stores feel the heat as demand again soars," 2 Apr. 2021 Tunnel vision can impede your tranquility, happiness and productivity. — Bryan Robinson, Forbes, "10 Solutions For Remote Workers To Maintain Balance And Mitigate Work/Home Clashes," 10 Apr. 2021 The award-winning spa has rave reviews, and a tea lounge adds to the tranquility. — Maya Kachroo-levine, Travel + Leisure, "Las Vegas Travel Guide," 2 Mar. 2021

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tranquility

noun

English Language Learners Definition of tranquility

: the quality or state of being quiet and peaceful

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