Meaning & use

tranquility

noun·Academic

A state of calm, peace, and freedom from disturbance or agitation.

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The tranquility of the lake at dawn made it perfect for meditation.

After the argument, a strange tranquility settled over the house.

A note on using this word

Tranquility describes an outer or inner stillness; it can refer to a place, a moment, or a person's state of mind.

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