tranquility
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of tranquility
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English tranquillite, from Old French tranqil(l)ité, from Latin tranquillitāt-, stem of tranquillitās see tranquil, -ity
Explanation
The noun tranquility means "a state of peace and quiet," like the tranquility you feel at the shore of a quiet lake or inside a beautiful cathedral. Tranquility can also describe a person's disposition. How do you reach tranquility? Make peace with yourself, your life, and the people who drive you crazy. Tranquility can also come from spending time alone, like reading in front of the fireplace on a snowy afternoon. Meditation and yoga can help bring tranquility, by clearing your mind of constant worries.
Vocabulary lists containing tranquility
Preamble to the U.S. Constitution (1787)
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Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" Speech (1963)
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10 Words to Learn from the Preamble to the US Constitution
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Example Sentences
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To the public, Greenspan was known for his impenetrably cryptic speaking style and for the relative tranquility in the American economy during his tenure, which has been termed “the great moderation” despite recurrent short-term crises.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026
Any protests, he said, should "remain strictly within the bounds of tranquility and peaceful mobilization."
From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026
“Distinctive and memorable, this architectural retreat offers a rare opportunity to experience the tranquility of the Hollywood Hills while remaining moments from the energy of the city.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
His Holiness also neglects St. Augustine’s definition in “The City of God” that peace is “the tranquility of order,” not just the absence of war.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026
There will be neither rest nor tranquility in America until the Negro is granted his citizenship rights.
From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry
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