Meaning

1 senses
  1. (uncountable, usually)The state of being tranquil; peacefulness, the absence of disturbance or stress; serenity; calm.

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More definitions
  • a state of peace and quiet
  • an untroubled state; free from disturbances
  • a disposition free from stress or emotion

Examples

4 sentences
  1. Tom dreamed of retiring in an adobe house, surrounded by tranquillity.

    Том мріяв про відхід на пенсію і життя глинобитному будинку, оточеному спокоєм.

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  2. I need tranquillity when I read.

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  3. We are blessed with domestic tranquillity and all the elements of national prosperity.

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  4. She hopes for tranquillity.

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Translations

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Русский
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the state of being tranquil:
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the state of being tranquil:

Origin

From tranquil + -ity, from Middle English tranquillite, from Old French tranquillite, tran

From tranquil + -ity, from Middle English tranquillite, from Old French tranquillite, tranquilité, from Latin tranquillitas.

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Forms

plural: tranquillities

Synonyms

10 synonyms
Close in meaning

Word family

5 related words

See also

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