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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.”

noun

A state of calm and peacefulness.

"The garden offered a rare moment of tranquility in the busy city."

How to use tranquility

Learner’s notes

In 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

tranquilities plural

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The garden offered a rare moment of _____ in the busy city.

quiet serenity repose tranquillity quietude placidity quietness

still death rest sound st peace sleep active

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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.

Vocabulary lists that include tranquility:

still death rest sound st peace sleep active