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tranquillity
noun tran·quil·li·ty \tran-ˈkwi-lə-tē, traŋ-\
Definition of TRANQUILLITY
: the quality or state of being tranquil <the tranquillity of the quiet countryside>
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Variants of TRANQUILLITY
tran·quil·li·ty or tran·quil·i·ty \tran-ˈkwi-lə-tē, traŋ-\
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First Known Use of TRANQUILLITY
14th century
Related to TRANQUILLITY
- Synonyms
- calmness, hush, peace, peacefulness, placidity, quiet, quietness, quietude, repose, restfulness, sereneness, serenity, still, stillness, calm (or tranquility)
- Antonyms
- bustle, commotion, hubbub, hurly-burly, pandemonium, tumult, turmoil, unquietness, unrest, uproar
TRANQUILLITY Defined for Kids
tranquillity
noun tran·quil·li·ty \tran-ˈkwi-lə-tē\
Definition of TRANQUILLITY for Kids
: the state of being calm : quiet
Variants of TRANQUILLITY
tran·quil·li·ty or tran·quil·i·ty \tran-ˈkwi-lə-tē\
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