tranquility
gb/tɹæŋkwˈɪlɪti/ us/tɹæŋkwˈɪlɪti/
B2
Inglês
Aceções
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Nome
B2
state
1
calm, peaceful state of mind
a feeling of calm and peace
Padrão de uso:
[someone] feels/finds tranquility (in [something]); tranquility of mind
Erro comum:
Often confused with "tranquil" (adjective) or used as a countable noun; "tranquility" is usually uncountable.
Sinónimos
calm (More general and everyday; less poetic.)
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serenity (Often suggests a deeper, more lasting calm.)
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peace (Broader; can include absence of conflict as well as calm feelings.)
Antónimos
anxiety (Worried, uneasy feelings rather than calm.)
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agitation (Restless or upset movement/feeling.)
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turmoil (A strong state of confusion or distress.)
Colocações
inner tranquility
|a sense of tranquility
|find tranquility
|seek tranquility
|a state of tranquility
|the tranquility of mind
|achieve tranquility
|regain tranquility
|moments of tranquility
|deep tranquility
Temas
emotions
|wellness
|mental_health
Exemplos
- After the exam, she felt a wave of tranquility for the first time in weeks.
- He meditates every morning to maintain a sense of tranquility.
- The quiet music helped bring back some tranquility after a stressful day.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I feel tranquility when I walk by the sea.
- Yoga gives me tranquility.
Nome
B2
state
2
peaceful quietness of a place
the calm and quiet feeling of a place
Padrão de uso:
the tranquility of [place]; enjoy the tranquility (of [place])
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use it for simple "silence"; tranquility often implies pleasant peacefulness, not just no sound.
Sinónimos
peacefulness (Very close; slightly more common in everyday speech.)
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stillness (Focuses more on lack of movement.)
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quiet (More basic; may miss the sense of calm beauty.)
Antónimos
noise (Loud sound that breaks quiet.)
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bustle (Busy activity rather than calm.)
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commotion (Sudden noisy disturbance.)
Colocações
the tranquility of the countryside
|the tranquility of the garden
|the tranquility of the lake
|rural tranquility
|suburban tranquility
|enjoy the tranquility
|soak up the tranquility
|return to tranquility
|the morning tranquility
|undisturbed tranquility
Temas
nature
|travel
|home
|daily_life
Exemplos
- They moved to the countryside for the tranquility.
- The hotel overlooks a bay known for its tranquility.
- Construction work shattered the tranquility of the neighborhood.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I love the tranquility of this park.
- The village has great tranquility.
Nome
formal
C1
state
3
calm public situation without disorder
a calm situation with no trouble
Padrão de uso:
maintain/restore/preserve tranquility; threaten tranquility
Erro comum:
In this sense it is often used in formal or official language (e.g., policing, government statements).
Sinónimos
order (Emphasizes rules and control, not necessarily peaceful feeling.)
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stability (Focuses on lasting steadiness in society or politics.)
Antónimos
unrest (Ongoing protests or disorder.)
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violence (Physical harm and conflict.)
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chaos (Complete lack of order.)
Colocações
restore tranquility
|maintain tranquility
|preserve tranquility
|threaten tranquility
|ensure tranquility
|social tranquility
|public tranquility
|return to tranquility
|tranquility was restored
|a period of tranquility
Temas
society
|politics
|law
|news
Exemplos
- Extra officers were deployed to restore tranquility after the clashes.
- Officials urged residents to remain calm and protect the city's tranquility.
- The agreement helped bring a period of tranquility to the region.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The police worked to restore tranquility.
- The city needs tranquility and order.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
tranquility
IPA
GB/tɹæŋkwˈɪlɪti/
US/tɹæŋkwˈɪlɪti/
Sílabas e acento
tran - quil - ity (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (quil)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: tranquility
- Plural: tranquility
Expressões
disturb the tranquility
1/dɪstˈɚb ðə tɹæŋkwˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase
break the calm quietness
to stop a place or time from being peaceful
Exemplos
- A sudden shout disturbed the tranquility of the library.
- Helicopters roared overhead, disturbing the tranquility of the valley.
- He tried not to disturb the tranquility of the morning.
oasis of tranquility
1/oʊˈeɪsɪs əv tɹæŋkwˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase
peaceful place in busy life
a peaceful place that feels like a break from stress
Exemplos
- The small courtyard is an oasis of tranquility in the middle of downtown.
- Her studio became an oasis of tranquility during a difficult year.
- They designed the garden to be an oasis of tranquility for the whole family.
peace and tranquility
1/pˈis ˈænd tɹæŋkwˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase
calm life free from disturbance
calm and quiet, with no problems
Exemplos
- After years in the city, they wanted peace and tranquility.
- She goes hiking to find peace and tranquility.
- The spa promises peace and tranquility from the moment you arrive.