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tranquility

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //tɹæŋˈkwɪɫɪti// UK //tɹænkwˈɪlɪti// tran·quil·i·ty

n. a state of being calm and peaceful. You use this to describe a place or a feeling where there is no noise or trouble.

n. a state of peace, quiet, and serenity. Often describes an environment free from disturbance or a calm mental state.


SIMPLE

The garden offers a sense of tranquility in the busy city.

CONTEXTUAL

After a long week of stressful meetings, she sought the tranquility of the mountains to clear her mind.

COMPLEX

The lake's surface was so still that it reflected the surrounding pines with perfect clarity, adding to the profound tranquility of the early morning air.

Synonyms
Usage

Typically used as an uncountable noun to describe an abstract state; often follows the verbs 'seek', 'find', or 'disturb'.

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