tranquillity
gb/tɹæŋkwˈɪlɪti/ us/tɹæŋkwˈɪlɪti/
B2
English
~ 6600
lelki nyugalom, lelki béke, nyugalom
NOUN
B2
1
lelki béke
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s tranquillity; a sense of tranquillity
Meditation helps her find a sense of tranquillity after a stressful day.
A meditáció segít neki, hogy egy stresszes nap után lelki nyugalomra találjon.
He sat by the window, enjoying the tranquillity that followed the noisy meeting.
Az ablak mellett ült, és élvezte a zajos megbeszélés után benne kialakult nyugalmat.
After years of constant travel, he longed for a life of simplicity and inner tranquillity.
The quiet early morning brought a rare tranquillity to his usually busy mind.
She protects her emotional tranquillity by saying no to extra work on weekends.
Learner examples
I listen to soft music to feel tranquillity before I sleep.
Halk zenét hallgatok elalvás előtt, hogy lelki nyugalmat érezzek.
Deep breathing can give you a sense of tranquillity.
A mély légzés lelki nyugalmat adhat.
After the exam, there was great tranquillity in my mind.
Yoga helps many people find inner tranquillity.
He enjoys the tranquillity of reading alone at night.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "tranquillity" (a noun) with "tranquil" (an adjective). For example, they may say *"I feel very tranquillity"* instead of "I feel very tranquil" or "I feel a lot of tranquillity." Another common issue is spelling: British English uses "tranquillity" (double l), while American English usually uses "tranquility" (single l). The word is usually uncountable, so we say "I need some tranquillity," not *"I need a tranquillity."*
Meaning
a state of inner calm
Collocations
inner tranquillity
|a sense of tranquillity
|peace and tranquillity
|find tranquillity
|restore tranquillity
|feel a deep tranquillity
Synonyms
calm (More general and common; can describe people, weather, or situations, not only a deep peaceful state.)
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serenity (Suggests a very deep, often dignified or spiritual kind of calm; slightly more literary.)
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peace (Broader word; can mean lack of war or conflict as well as inner calm.)
Antonyms
anxiety (Focuses on strong worry and nervousness, the opposite of inner calm.)
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agitation (Emotional disturbance or restlessness that contrasts with tranquil calm.)
Themes
emotions
|mental health
|lifestyle
|health
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A feeling of being very calm and peaceful, without worry or stress.
A state of deep calm and peacefulness in which a person is free from stress, worry, or emotional disturbance.
B2
2
nyugalom
A2
Usage pattern:
the tranquillity of [a place]
They chose the village for its natural beauty and complete tranquillity.
Természeti szépsége és teljes nyugalma miatt döntöttek a falu mellett.
We sat on the empty beach, enjoying the tranquillity of the early morning.
Az üres tengerparton ültünk, és élveztük a kora reggel nyugalmát.
The hotel promises peace and tranquillity far from the city traffic.
High walls and a lush garden give the house an air of total tranquillity.
Laws are in place to protect the tranquillity of the national park at night.
Learner examples
I love the tranquillity of the countryside.
Szeretem a vidék nyugalmát.
We enjoyed the tranquillity of the quiet lake.
Élveztük a csendes tó nyugalmát.
People go to this temple for its tranquillity.
Close the window if you want to keep the tranquillity of this room.
The park is a place of tranquillity in the busy city.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think "tranquillity" means complete silence, but it usually means a calm, peaceful atmosphere, which can include soft natural sounds like wind or water. They also sometimes use it as an adjective, writing *"a tranquillity village"* instead of "a tranquil village" or "a village full of tranquillity."
Meaning
peaceful quietness of a place
Collocations
the tranquillity of the countryside
|rural tranquillity
|enjoy the tranquillity
|quiet and tranquillity
|an oasis of tranquillity
|a haven of tranquillity
Synonyms
peacefulness (Very close in meaning; slightly more common and slightly less formal-sounding.)
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stillness (Emphasizes lack of movement and sound more than the feeling of comfort.)
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quiet (More everyday and less strong; can simply mean low sound level, without the strong positive feeling.)
Antonyms
noise (Highlights loud or unpleasant sound that breaks the calm of a place.)
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bustle (Refers to busy, energetic activity that is opposite to a tranquil atmosphere.)
Themes
nature
|lifestyle
|travel
|housing
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The peaceful and quiet state of a place, without noise or busy activity.
The quality of a place or environment being calm, quiet, and free from noise or disturbance.
Grammar
Dictionary form
tranquillity
IPA
GB/tɹæŋkwˈɪlɪti/
US/tɹæŋkwˈɪlɪti/
Syllables & stress
tran - quil - lity (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (quil)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: tranquillity
- Plural: tranquillity
Word family
Core family
tranquil
adjective B2
Related words
tranquilly
adverb
Advanced or less common
tranquillise
verb
tranquilliser
noun
Expressions
a haven of tranquillity
1/ə hˈeɪvən əv tɹæŋkwˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase
a very peaceful safe place
A very calm and peaceful place, especially when everything around it is noisy or stressful.
Examples
- The small garden behind the office is a haven of tranquillity in the city centre.
- Her apartment is a haven of tranquillity where she can relax after work.
- The spa describes itself as a haven of tranquillity for tired travellers.
an oasis of tranquillity
1/ən oʊˈeɪsɪs əv tɹæŋkwˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase
calm area in busy surroundings
A calm and peaceful place that is surrounded by a busy or noisy area.
Examples
- The library is an oasis of tranquillity in the noisy university campus.
- Hidden behind the shops, the courtyard is an oasis of tranquillity.
- The rooftop garden offers an oasis of tranquillity above the traffic below.
disturb the tranquillity
1/dɪstˈɚb ðə tɹæŋkwˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase
interrupt calm with noise or activity
To break a calm and peaceful situation by making noise or causing busy activity.
Examples
- Loud music from the bar disturbed the tranquillity of the small village.
- New building work threatens to disturb the tranquillity of the nature reserve.
- They spoke in whispers so as not to disturb the tranquillity of the church.
peace and tranquillity
1/pˈis ˈænd tɹæŋkwˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase
a calm, quiet, conflict-free state
A calm and quiet situation without noise, stress, or fighting.
Examples
- They moved to the countryside in search of peace and tranquillity.
- After a long day at work, she just wanted some peace and tranquillity at home.
- The small island is famous for its peace and tranquillity, far from the tourist crowds.