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

Give my family a life of peace and tranquility, in Asamando.

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That expectation, she notes, makes demands on hotels that are “significant and difficult,” requiring experiences that engage children without alienating older travelers who prefer tranquility.

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That expectation, she notes, makes demands on hotels that are “significant and difficult,” requiring experiences that engage children without alienating older travelers who prefer tranquility.

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But in this corner of the country, you can still enjoy an off-the-beaten-path vacation—equal parts adventure and tranquility.

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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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