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

Its versatile beach club and sun deck provide ample opportunities for relaxation or water activities, promising guests a unique blend of luxury, tranquility, and adventure across its 140 feet. — Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

The region’s most charming small towns strike the perfect balance between adventure and tranquility and are found as far east as McCall, Idaho, and as far west as Cannon Beach, Oregon. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026

This exclusive all-suite hotel sits on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, mere minutes from downtown; its name in Maori (Roki) means tranquility, a nod to the overall vibe. — Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 19 June 2026

The sensation, and the tranquility that comes with it, will stay with you long after the water drains away. — Alissa Greenberg, Mercury News, 15 June 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