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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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tran·quil·li·ty or tran·quil·i·ty \tran-ˈkwi-lə-tē, traŋ-\

14th century

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

TRANQUILITY Defined for Kids

noun tran·quil·li·ty \tran-ˈkwi-lə-tē\

: the state of being calm : quiet

tran·quil·li·ty or tran·quil·i·ty \tran-ˈkwi-lə-tē\

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