tranquility
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Definition
- Noun:
- A state of peace and quiet: A condition characterized by calmness, silence, and absence of agitation or disturbance.
- An untroubled state; free from disturbances: A situation or environment that is serene and not marred by problems, turmoil, or interruptions.
- A disposition free from stress or emotion: A personal quality of being calm, composed, and emotionally steady.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The tranquility of the mountain lake was breathtaking. (The peaceful and quiet state of the mountain lake was breathtaking.)
- After the guests left, a deep tranquility settled over the house. (After the guests left, a profound untroubled state free from disturbances settled over the house.)
- She faced the crisis with remarkable tranquility. (She faced the crisis with a remarkable disposition free from stress or emotion.)
Advanced Usage
- "To disturb the tranquility": To interrupt or shatter a state of peace and quiet.
- The loud construction noise disturbed the morning's tranquility.
- "An oasis of tranquility": A place or period that serves as a peaceful refuge from a busy or chaotic environment.
- Her garden was an oasis of tranquility in the bustling city.
Variants and Related Words
- Tranquil (adjective): Free from disturbance; calm.
- She had a tranquil expression.
- Tranquillity (noun): British English spelling of 'tranquility'.
- Tranquilize (verb): To make tranquil or calm, often by administering a drug.
- The veterinarian will tranquilize the anxious animal.
Synonyms
- Peace: A state of tranquility or quiet.
- Serenity: The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
- Calm: The absence of violent or confrontational activity; a state of tranquility.
Related Phrases
- Peace and tranquility: A common collocation emphasizing a state of both freedom from conflict and quiet calmness.
- The treaty brought peace and tranquility to the region.
Related Idioms
- A haven of tranquility: A place that offers safety and peace.
- The library was his haven of tranquility.
Noun
- a state of peace and quiet
- an untroubled state; free from disturbances
- a disposition free from stress or emotion