tranquility

Or tran·quil·li·ty

[trang-kwil-i-tee]

noun

1. the quality or state of being tranquil; calmness; peacefulness; quiet; serenity.

   Soaking in a warm bath for 20 undisturbed minutes is no promise of perfect tranquility, but it comes pretty close!

Word History and Origins

Origin of tranquility¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English tranquillite, from Old French tranqil(l)ité, from Latin tranquillitāt-, stem of tranquillitās tranquil, -ity

Example Sentences

He said he ended the game on a good note, “having completely liberated West Africa from French and American influence, and peace and tranquility prevailed throughout.”

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It is hard to justify now, but back then it seemed impracticable to claw back our family’s time and tranquility.

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Nobu Hotel – Located in the West Loop near Fulton Market, the Nobu Hotel offers a striking contrast to many of Chicago’s popular hotels, with a minimalist Japanese design meant to promote tranquility.

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In all his years in the big city, he had missed the tranquility of these lands.

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He also promised to prevent "anyone who undermines the domestic tranquility of the United States" from entering the country.

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