tranquility
noun
tran·quil·i·ty
tran-ˈkwi-lə-tē 
traŋ-
variants
US tranquility
or chiefly British tranquillity
: the quality or state of being tranquil
the tranquility of the quiet countryside
Examples of tranquility in a Sentence
enjoyed the tranquility of the snow-covered field at dusk
a psychotherapist valued for her tranquility and ability to listen
a mountain climber who finds inner tranquility as he looks out from the edge of some lofty precipice
Recent Examples on the Web
For all the drama this season with Jimmy Butler, three lockers down that same side of the room at Kaseya Center, Herro has stood this season as a portrait of tranquility, thoughtfulness and purpose.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2025
Creators like Neeleman appear to have cracked a social-media code with their baby and home-life content, acting as a beacon of tranquility in an otherwise rage-inducing social feed.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Designers and homeowners alike are leaning into palettes that celebrate individuality, evoke nature’s tranquility, and pay homage to timeless styles.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025
Unfortunately, at times, many of our legislators have put themselves and political parties before the needs of the country resulting in loss of tranquility.
—Jim Weygand, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2025
Creators like Neeleman appear to have cracked a social-media code with their baby and home-life content, acting as a beacon of tranquility in an otherwise rage-inducing social feed.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Designers and homeowners alike are leaning into palettes that celebrate individuality, evoke nature’s tranquility, and pay homage to timeless styles.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025
Unfortunately, at times, many of our legislators have put themselves and political parties before the needs of the country resulting in loss of tranquility.
—Jim Weygand, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tranquility
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“Tranquility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tranquility. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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