tranquility

noun

tran·​quil·​i·​ty tran-ˈkwi-lə-tē How to pronounce tranquility (audio)
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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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Enhance your backyard's sense of tranquility and boost wildlife value with aquatic plants and lush landscaping around your pond. Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2025 But this tranquility explodes when a shocking murder occurs, and a high-stakes investigation unfolds. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 22 May 2025 Order the signature cocktail with sparkling wine, saffron and passion fruit and toast to the moment of tranquility. Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025 Interacting with a pet, such as stroking them, can ease the mind and boost the sense of tranquility. Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for tranquility

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tranquility was in the 14th century

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“Tranquility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tranquility. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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