Tranquilities

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A state or condition characterized by calmness and peace; a sense of mental serenity and absence of agitation; an atmosphere or environment free from disturbance or chaos
2. The quality of being tranquil accompanied by a soothing stillness; an inner peace that promotes relaxation and harmony; a setting that fosters quietness and the absence of turmoil
3. An emotional state reflecting deep calmness and contentment; a serene disposition marked by peacefulness and lack of conflict; a tranquil environment conducive to quiet reflection and rest

Etymology: "Tranquilities" is simply the plural of "tranquility," so it refers to several states of calm or several instances of peace and stillness. The base noun "tranquility" came into English from Latin "tranquillitas," a noun formed from the adjective "tranquillus," meaning calm or quiet. Latin "tranquillus" itself is thought to be an extension of an older root connected with "tranquus," which seems to have described a settled, still condition. Because "tranquility" is an abstract noun, English speakers rarely needed a plural, and the form "tranquilities" appears mainly when writers want to speak of distinct episodes or kinds of calm, such as the separate quiet moments of a day or the different peaceful states of a landscape.

Synonyms: calmness, serenity, peacefulness, stillness, quietude

Antonyms: agitation, chaos, turmoil, turbulence, disturbance