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tranquility
trang-KWIH-lih-tee
Tranquility (noun) means a state of calm and peacefulness. Example: “The garden offered a rare moment of tranquility in the busy city.”
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A state of calm and peacefulness.
"The garden offered a rare moment of tranquility in the busy city."
How to use tranquility
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCalmness and peace, whether in a place or in someone's mind.
UK vs US
"Tranquility" is the standard American spelling; British English more often uses "tranquillity" with a double L.
Common pairings
peace and tranquility
inner tranquility
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Word forms
- Plural
- tranquilities
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What does “tranquility” mean?
The word “tranquility” means a state of calm and peacefulness. In plain terms, calmness and peace, whether in a place or in someone's mind.
How do you pronounce “tranquility”?
“Tranquility” is pronounced trang-KWIH-lih-tee (/træŋˈkwɪlɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “tranquility” in a sentence?
Here is “tranquility” used in a sentence: “The garden offered a rare moment of tranquility in the busy city.”
What part of speech is “tranquility”?
“Tranquility” is a noun.
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