SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
tranquility
noun
A condition of calm and peacefulness.
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Calm and peace
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Usage distinction
Return to topTranquility can describe surroundings or a mental state. Stillness concerns absence of movement and need not imply emotional peace.
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See tranquility in use
The early walkers treasured the tranquility of the empty park.
A few minutes of tranquility followed when the backstage traffic paused and each person knew the next step.
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