tranquility
noun/træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
Frequency rank: #12,843 most common English word
Meaning
a state of calm and peacefulness; freedom from disturbance.
Example sentence
After a long and stressful week, she finally found tranquility sitting by the quiet lake.
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