tranquillity
gb/tɹæŋkwˈɪlɪti/ us/tɹæŋkwˈɪlɪti/
B2
Inglês
~ 6600
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
B2
state
1
a state of inner calm
A feeling of being very calm and peaceful, without worry or stress.
Padrão de uso:
[someone]'s tranquillity; a sense of tranquillity
Erro comum:
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."*
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
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.)
Colocações
inner tranquillity
|a sense of tranquillity
|peace and tranquillity
|find tranquillity
|restore tranquillity
|feel a deep tranquillity
Temas
emotions
|mental health
|lifestyle
|health
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- Meditation helps her find a sense of tranquillity after a stressful day.
- He sat by the window, enjoying the tranquillity that followed the noisy meeting.
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I listen to soft music to feel tranquillity before I sleep.
- Deep breathing can give you a sense of tranquillity.
- 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.
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B2
state
2
peaceful quietness of a place
The peaceful and quiet state of a place, without noise or busy activity.
Padrão de uso:
the tranquillity of [a place]
Erro comum:
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."
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
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.)
Colocações
the tranquillity of the countryside
|rural tranquillity
|enjoy the tranquillity
|quiet and tranquillity
|an oasis of tranquillity
|a haven of tranquillity
Temas
nature
|lifestyle
|travel
|housing
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- They chose the village for its natural beauty and complete tranquillity.
- We sat on the empty beach, enjoying the tranquillity of the early morning.
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I love the tranquillity of the countryside.
- We enjoyed the tranquillity of the quiet lake.
- 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.
Gramática
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tranquillity
AFI
GB/tɹæŋkwˈɪlɪti/
US/tɹæŋkwˈɪlɪti/
Sílabas e tonicidade
tran - quil - lity (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (quil)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: tranquillity
- Plural: tranquillity
Família de palavras
Core family
tranquil
adjective B2
Related words
tranquilly
adverb
Advanced or less common
tranquillise
verb
tranquilliser
noun
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.