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tranquility
/træŋˈkwɪləti/
peaceful calm
The garden was a place of perfect tranquility, far from the city's noise.
The garden was completely quiet and peaceful, away from the city's chaos.
formal
A state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance.
After a long hike, they found tranquility in the mountain cabin.
The mountain cabin provided a quiet, undisturbed place to rest.
Yoga and meditation help cultivate inner tranquility.
Practicing yoga and meditation can create a sense of inner peace.
Often used to describe environments, states of mind, or emotional conditions.
Collocations
inner tranquilitypeace of mind from withinsense of tranquilityfeeling of calmnesstranquility of mindmental calmness
Pro Tip
Avoid confusion with 'tranquil'
'Tranquility' is the noun form, while 'tranquil' is the adjective (e.g., 'a tranquil garden').
Gold Rule
Use for deep calm, not temporary quiet
Tranquility implies a deeper, sustained state of calm, not just a brief pause in noise or activity.
Word Origin
From Latin *tranquillitas*, derived from *tranquillus* (calm, quiet), combining *trans-* (over, beyond) and *quies* (rest, quiet). Entered English in the late 16th century.
Usage Notes
Used in both literal (e.g., natural settings) and figurative (e.g., emotional states) contexts. More formal than 'calmness' or 'peace'.
Word Breakdown
tranquil-
calm, quiet
root-ity
state or quality of
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