What does tranquillity mean?

Definitions for tranquillity
træŋˈkwɪl ɪ titran·quil·li·ty

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word tranquillity.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. tranquillity, tranquility, quietnoun

    an untroubled state; free from disturbances

  2. tranquillity, tranquility, quietness, quietudenoun

    a state of peace and quiet

  3. repose, quiet, placidity, serenity, tranquillity, tranquilitynoun

    a disposition free from stress or emotion

Wiktionary

  1. tranquillitynoun

    the state of being tranquil

  2. tranquillitynoun

    the absence of disturbance; peacefulness

  3. tranquillitynoun

    the absence of stress; serenity

  4. tranquillitynoun

    the quality of calm such as that experienced in places with mainly natural features and activities, free from disturbance from manmade ones.

  5. Etymology: From the tranquillité, from the tranquillitas, from tranquillus.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Tranquillitynoun

    Quiet; peace of mind; peace of condition; freedom from perturbation.

    Etymology: tranquillitas, Latin; tranquillite, Fr.

    Leave off,
    To let a weary wretch from her due rest,
    And trouble dying souls tranquillity. Fairy Qu. b. ii.

    You can scarce imagine any hero passing from one stage of life to another with so much tranquillity, so easy a transition, and so laudable a behaviour. Alexander Pope.

ChatGPT

  1. tranquillity

    Tranquillity is a state of peace, calmness, and serenity. It is a condition where there is absence of disturbance or agitation, often associated with relaxation, contentment, and mental or emotional wellbeing. It's often used to describe serene environments, like quiet forests or peaceful beaches, but can also refer to an inner state of calm and composure.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Tranquillitynoun

    the quality or state of being tranquil; calmness; composure

Wikidata

  1. Tranquillity

    Tranquillity is a census-designated place in Fresno County, California, United States. The population was 799 at the 2010 census, down from 813 at the 2000 census. Tranquillity High School is the only high school in Tranquillity. Tranquillity is located 10 miles southeast of Mendota, at an elevation of 164 feet.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of tranquillity in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of tranquillity in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of tranquillity in a Sentence

  1. Vijay Gokhale:

    And the two leaders also underscored that in the meantime it is important to maintain peace and tranquillity in all areas of the India-China border region.

  2. Charlotte Brontë:

    It is vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquillity: they must have action; and they will make it if they cannot find it.

  3. Vijay Gokhale:

    On the issue of the India-China boundary question, the two leaders endorsed the work of the special representatives in their efforts to find a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable settlement, and the two leaders also underscored that in the meantime it is important to maintain peace and tranquillity in all areas of the India-China border region.

  4. Henry Fielding, The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling:

    Jenny replied to this with a bitterness which might have surprized a judicious person, who had observed the tranquillity with which she bore all the affronts to her chastity; but her patience was perhaps tired out, for this is a virtue which is very apt to be fatigued by exercise.

  5. Cicero:

    The name of peace is sweet, and the thing itself is beneficial, but there is a great difference between peace and servitude. Peace is freedom in tranquillity, servitude is the worst of all evils, to be resisted not only by war, but even by death.

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