Tranquillity

/tɹæŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/

Synonyms for "tranquillity" (177 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (36)

Strong matches (53)

disposaldispositioneaseeasy mindemptiness of mindempty-headednessequanimityevennessfallow mindfatuityfoolishnessformationgentlenessgolden meangolden silencehappy mediumharmonyhushhush of nighticy calm
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Related words (88)

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: serenity, abnegation, abstinence, arrangement, array.
  • Sentence evidence is available for tranquillity, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.

Synonym selection checklist

  • Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
  • Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
  • Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "tranquillity".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "tranquillity"

Keep "tranquillity" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.

If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.

Replacement workflow

1. Preserve meaning

Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "tranquillity" intact in the sentence you are editing.

2. Tune tone

Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.

3. Re-read context

Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.

Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.

Final fit check

After choosing a replacement for "tranquillity", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.

If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "tranquillity" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

5 relation types

More general

11 entries
calmcalmnesscomposureemotional stateenvironmental conditionenvironmental stateequanimitymental stateorderspatial qualitystate of mind

More specific

6 entries
calm landscapeinner calmquiet environmentserene environmentserene moodstillness

Collocations

5 entries
cultural tranquillityinner tranquillitypsychological tranquillitystate of tranquillitytranquillity of mind

Inflections

1 entries

Derivations

6 entries

Sample sentences

10 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

The quarter master was standing on deck, contemplating the scene of tranquillity around him : the blue waters seemed to invite him to a refreshing bath, and he was soon undressed; and, mounting on the barricade, plunged into the sea.

Source: tatoeba (1805781)

She hopes for tranquillity.

Source: tatoeba (2333022)

The primary object of an efficient police is the prevention of crime: the next that of detection and punishment of offenders if crime is committed. To these ends all the efforts of police must be directed. The protection of life and property, the preservation of public tranquillity, and the absence of crime, will alone prove whether those efforts have been successful and whether the objects for which the police were appointed have been attained.

Source: tatoeba (4538048)

I need tranquillity when I read.

Source: tatoeba (5658302)

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Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "tranquillity"?

Closest matches include serenity, abnegation, abstinence, arrangement, array.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "tranquillity"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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