tranquillity

/træɳ'kwiliti/

Definition

Noun:
- A state of peace and quiet; calmness: The quality or state of being tranquil; serenity.
- An untroubled state; freedom from disturbances: A condition free from agitation, turmoil, or commotion.
- A disposition free from stress or emotion: A calm and composed state of mind.

Usage Examples

Noun:
- The tranquillity of the mountain lake was breathtaking. (The peaceful and quiet state of the lake was amazing.)
- After retiring, he sought a life of tranquillity in the countryside. (He looked for a life free from disturbances in the rural area.)
- She meditates daily to achieve inner tranquillity. (She practices meditation to reach a calm state of mind free from stress.)

Advanced Usage

"To disturb the tranquillity": To interrupt or break the peace and quiet.
- The loud construction noise disturbed the tranquillity of the neighborhood.
"An oasis of tranquillity": A place or situation that is peaceful amidst chaos.
- Her garden was an oasis of tranquillity in the busy city.

Variants and Related Words

Tranquil (adj): Free from disturbance; calm.
- The tranquil waters of the bay were perfect for sailing.
Tranquillize (verb, chiefly British English spelling): To make tranquil or calm, often by administering a sedative. (Note: The more common American English spelling is "tranquilize".)
- The veterinarian will tranquillize the animal before the procedure.
Tranquilly (adv): In a calm, peaceful manner.
- The river flowed tranquilly through the valley.

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Peace and tranquillity: A common phrase emphasizing a state of complete calm and absence of disturbance.
- The treaty brought peace and tranquillity to the region for decades.

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