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

After Game 1, the Horns will watch the series at home, where they have a setup designed to preserve domestic tranquility.

From Los Angeles Times

Not that this should disturb the tranquility of campuses in the country whose taxpayers and elected leaders make it all possible.

From Salon

There a sense of relief and tranquility knowing that everything's going to be OK because your nails are done.

From Salon

He left Bakersfield two years ago and moved to Havilah with his girlfriend and their pit bull, seeking the tranquility of the mountains.

From Los Angeles Times

“The health, well-being and security of our children, as well as the tranquility of our families, are at stake,” Justice Minister Félix Bolaños said Tuesday as he presented the proposal at a post-Cabinet press conference.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• calm
• calmness
• coolness
• equanimity
• serenity
• stillness