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tranquillity

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tran·quil·li·ty or tran·quil·i·ty  (trng-kwl-t, trn-)
n.
The quality or state of being tranquil; serenity.
tranquillity sometimes US, tranquility [træŋˈkwɪlɪtɪ]
n
a state of calm or quietude
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.tranquillity - an untroubled statetranquillity - an untroubled state; free from disturbances
quiet, tranquility
order - established customary state (especially of society); "order ruled in the streets"; "law and order"
2.tranquillity - a state of peace and quiettranquillity - a state of peace and quiet          
quietude, quietness, tranquility
calmness - a feeling of calm; an absence of agitation or excitement
peace of mind, ataraxis, peacefulness, repose, serenity, peace, heartsease - the absence of mental stress or anxiety
easiness, relaxation - a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry; "the easiness we feel when sleeping"
3.tranquillity - a disposition free from stress or emotiontranquillity - a disposition free from stress or emotion
serenity, tranquility, placidity, repose, quiet
calm, calmness, composure, equanimity - steadiness of mind under stress; "he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity"
ataraxia - peace of mind
tranquillity
Translations
tranquillity tranquility (US) [træŋˈkwɪlɪtɪ] N → tranquilidad f, calma f
tranquillity [træŋˈkwɪləti] n → tranquillité f
tranquillity, (US) tranquility
n → Ruhe f, → Friedlichkeit f, → Stille f; (of life) → Friede m; (of mind) → Gelassenheit f; (of music) → Sanftheit f; (of person) → Gelassenheit f, → Ausgeglichenheit f; the tranquillity of the home → die friedliche Atmosphäre des Hauses; he was soothed by the tranquillity of the music → die sanfte Musik beruhigte ihn
tranquillity tranquility (Am) [træŋˈkwɪlɪtɪ] n → tranquillità f inv
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