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
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
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But the small-town-like tranquility that runs deep through this city of neighborhoods has been shattered in recent weeks.
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Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
The whole place is a homage to repose and tranquility—like a retreat, but for people who also love a good cocktail at lunchtime.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Matcha, Clay, and a deep blue Baltic variation approach the same tranquility, with clean lines that feel modern but not severe, thanks to the soft drape of 100% French linen.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2026
But that tranquility became harder to protect as more families and hikers showed up, hoping for a closer encounter.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
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Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
The whole place is a homage to repose and tranquility—like a retreat, but for people who also love a good cocktail at lunchtime.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Matcha, Clay, and a deep blue Baltic variation approach the same tranquility, with clean lines that feel modern but not severe, thanks to the soft drape of 100% French linen.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2026
But that tranquility became harder to protect as more families and hikers showed up, hoping for a closer encounter.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tranquility
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“Tranquility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tranquility. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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