TRANQUILLITY
Dictionary entry overview: What does tranquillity mean?
• TRANQUILLITY (noun)
The noun TRANQUILLITY has 3 senses:
1. an untroubled state; free from disturbances
2. a state of peace and quiet
3. a disposition free from stress or emotion
Familiarity information: TRANQUILLITY used as a noun is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
• TRANQUILLITY (noun)
Meaning:
An untroubled state; free from disturbances
Classified under:
Nouns denoting stable states of affairs
Synonyms:
tranquillity; quiet; tranquility
Hypernyms ("tranquillity" is a kind of...):
order (established customary state (especially of society))
Meaning:
A state of peace and quiet
Classified under:
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions
Synonyms:
quietude; tranquillity; quietness; tranquility
Hypernyms ("tranquillity" is a kind of...):
calmness (a feeling of calm; an absence of agitation or excitement)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "tranquillity"):
ataraxis; heartsease; peace; peace of mind; peacefulness; repose; serenity (the absence of mental stress or anxiety)
easiness; relaxation (a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry)
Meaning:
A disposition free from stress or emotion
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Synonyms:
serenity; tranquility; placidity; repose; tranquillity; quiet
Hypernyms ("tranquillity" is a kind of...):
calm; calmness; composure; equanimity (steadiness of mind under stress)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "tranquillity"):
ataraxia (peace of mind)
