tranquillity
Britishnoun
Explanation
Tranquillity is a sense of peace and quiet. It is the feeling you have while sitting under a starry sky, listening to the crickets. The aura of tranquility comes from the calm in the world, which makes you feel you are without a care in the world. Tranquillity is also sometimes spelled with one l as tranquility. Its roots are in the Latin trans meaning "exceedingly" and quies meaning "rest" or "quiet." Tranquil means calm, and something that is exceedingly quiet or restful — a sunset or a rocking chair in the shade — can give you a sense of tranquillity or peacefulness.
Example Sentences
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Many lived in isolated homes outside the village, seeking privacy and tranquillity but potentially making it more difficult to receive warnings or escape as the flames spread.
From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026
"Everyone understands what women really want: social guarantees, an adequate income, the ability to afford housing, and, most importantly, tranquillity and security," she said.
From Barron's ● Apr. 1, 2026
It was a place of "peace and tranquillity" which people returned to year after year, the judge said, adding it held great personal significance to many.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2025
We sat down to talk in a room with one of Europe's most serene views: the tranquillity of Lake Geneva and the magnificent sprawl of the Mont-Blanc massif.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2025
I wanted peace and quiet, tranquillity, but was too much aboil inside.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
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