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TRANQUILITY
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A disposition free from stress or emotion
Synonyms:
placidity; quiet; repose; serenity; tranquility; tranquillity
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Hypernyms ("tranquility" is a kind of...):
calm; calmness; composure; equanimity (steadiness of mind under stress)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "tranquility"):
ataraxia (peace of mind)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A state of peace and quiet
Synonyms:
quietness; quietude; tranquility; tranquillity
Classified under:
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions
Hypernyms ("tranquility" is a kind of...):
calmness (a feeling of calm; an absence of agitation or excitement)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "tranquility"):
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)
Derivation:
tranquil ((of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves)
Sense 3
Meaning:
An untroubled state; free from disturbances
Synonyms:
quiet; tranquility; tranquillity
Classified under:
Nouns denoting stable states of affairs
Hypernyms ("tranquility" is a kind of...):
order (established customary state (especially of society))
