tranquility

American  

[trang-kwil-i-tee] / træŋˈkwɪl ɪ ti /

Or tranquillity

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!

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Etymology

Origin of tranquility

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

Example Sentences

Constantini - a picture of tranquility throughout - played a perfect shot to ensure the Italians edged two clear again with two to play.

From BBC

But “My Son the Playwright” perhaps needs a little more tranquility for these recollections to make a more thorough transformation into art.

From Los Angeles Times

“We’re going to continue on this path, looking for peace and tranquility,” said Cabello, adding his support to resuming oil sales to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

You want to do all you can to move beyond the very human fear of death and get as close to tranquility as you can.

From The Wall Street Journal

Businesses and investors have fled the downtown districts of St. Louis, San Diego and Portland, Ore., for the relative tranquility of neighboring suburbs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• calm
• calmness
• coolness
• equanimity
• serenity
• stillness