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tranquillity

trang-KWIHL-ih-tee

Tranquillity (noun) means a state of calm and peacefulness, free from disturbance or stress. Example: “She found tranquillity in long walks by the lake.”

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A state of calm and peacefulness, free from disturbance or stress.
"She found tranquillity in long walks by the lake."
"The village offered a sense of tranquillity that the city never could."

How to use tranquillity

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA peaceful, undisturbed calm.

UK vs US

British English keeps the double L ("tranquillity"); American English often simplifies it to "tranquility."

Common pairings
a sense of tranquillity inner tranquillity disturb the tranquillity

Word forms

tranquillities plural

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Etymology

From "tranquil" plus the suffix "-ity," tracing back through Old French to the Latin "tranquillitas."

Origin: Latin

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Frequently asked questions

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.".

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