tranquillity
Tranquillity (noun) means a state of calm and peacefulness, free from disturbance or stress. Example: “She found tranquillity in long walks by the lake.”
How to use tranquillity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA peaceful, undisturbed calm.
British English keeps the double L ("tranquillity"); American English often simplifies it to "tranquility."
Word forms
tranquillities plural
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She found _____ in long walks by the lake.
Etymology
From "tranquil" plus the suffix "-ity," tracing back through Old French to the Latin "tranquillitas."
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What does “tranquillity” mean?
The word “tranquillity” means a state of calm and peacefulness, free from disturbance or stress. In plain terms, a peaceful, undisturbed calm.
How do you pronounce “tranquillity”?
“Tranquillity” is pronounced trang-KWIHL-ih-tee (/tɹæŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/ in IPA).
How do you use “tranquillity” in a sentence?
Here is “tranquillity” used in a sentence: “She found tranquillity in long walks by the lake.”
What part of speech is “tranquillity”?
“Tranquillity” is a noun.
Where does the word “tranquillity” come from?
The word “tranquillity” comes from Latin. From "tranquil" plus the suffix "-ity," tracing back through Old French to the Latin "tranquillitas.".