English Explanatory Dictionary

tranquillity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state of being tranquil; peacefulness, the absence of disturbance or stress; serenity; calm.
name
  1. A census-designated place in Fresno County, California, United States.
  2. Ellipsis of Sea of Tranquillity.

Pronunciation

/tɹæŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/ en-us-tranquillity.ogg

Word forms

tranquillity tranquillities tranquility

Etymology

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

Synonyms

calm peace stillth

Related words

tranquil tranquilize tranquillize tranquilly tranquilness
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