# Tranquility

/tɹæŋˈkwɪɫɪti/ (US) · /tɹænkwˈɪlɪti/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/tranquility
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

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

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

## Examples

- The garden offers a sense of tranquility in the busy city.
- After a long week of stressful meetings, she sought the tranquility of the mountains to clear her mind.
- 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.

## Usage notes

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

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