tranquility
noun
tran·quil·i·ty
tran-ˈkwi-lə-tē 
traŋ-
variants
US tranquility
or chiefly British tranquillity
: the quality or state of being tranquil
the tranquility of the quiet countryside
Examples of tranquility in a Sentence
enjoyed the tranquility of the snow-covered field at dusk
a psychotherapist valued for her tranquility and ability to listen
a mountain climber who finds inner tranquility as he looks out from the edge of some lofty precipice
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Obviously it’s been more prosperous for some than others, and obviously there have been upheavals—Watergate, 9/11, COVID—but nothing that permanently interrupted our historically enviable tranquility.
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Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
The bird advocacy group warns pickleball's distinctive pop sound, which can reach up to 120 decibels courtside, threatens the park's tranquility and wildlife.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
Enthusiasts embraced koi as symbols of affluence, refinement and tranquility, incorporating them into elaborate garden ponds.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Situated on a rare half-acre-plus lot, this home offers unparalleled privacy and tranquility.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
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Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
The bird advocacy group warns pickleball's distinctive pop sound, which can reach up to 120 decibels courtside, threatens the park's tranquility and wildlife.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
Enthusiasts embraced koi as symbols of affluence, refinement and tranquility, incorporating them into elaborate garden ponds.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Situated on a rare half-acre-plus lot, this home offers unparalleled privacy and tranquility.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tranquility
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“Tranquility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tranquility. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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