Noun: tranquility trang'kwi-lu-tee
Usage: N. Amer (elsewhere: tranquillity)
Usage: N. Amer (elsewhere: tranquillity)
- A state of quiet and calmness
"They sought tranquility in the countryside retreat";
- tranquillity, quietness, quietude, peace
- An untroubled state; free from disturbances
"The tranquility of the lake at dawn was breathtaking";
- tranquillity, quiet
- A disposition free from stress or emotion
"Her tranquility in the face of chaos calmed others";
- repose, quiet, placidity, serenity, tranquillity
Derived forms: tranquilities
Type of: calm, calmness, collectedness, composure, equanimity, order, unflappability
Encyclopedia: Tranquility, New Jersey