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Tranquillity vs Peaceful - What's the difference?

tranquillity | peaceful |

As a noun tranquillity

is the state of being tranquil.

As an adjective peaceful is

not at war or disturbed by strife or turmoil.

tranquillity

English

Alternative forms

* tranquility

Noun

(en-noun)
  • the state of being tranquil
  • the absence of disturbance; peacefulness
  • the absence of stress; serenity
  • the quality of calm such as that experienced in places with mainly natural features and activities, free from disturbance from manmade ones.

    • Usage notes

    * More common spelling in the UK; less common in the US.

    Synonyms

    * See also

    Related terms

    * tranquil * tranquillize * tranquilly * tranquilness

    External links

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    peaceful

    English

    Alternative forms

    * peacefull (archaic)

    Adjective

    (en-adj)
  • Not at war or disturbed by strife or turmoil.
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  • Inclined to peace.
  • Motionless and calm.

    • Synonyms

    * (inclined to peace) peaceable, pacific * (quiet) tranquil, placid

    Antonyms

    * nonpeaceful * belligerent * violent * warring

    Derived terms

    * peaceful coexistence * peacefully * peacefulness

    Related terms

    * peacemaker * peace offering * peace officer * peace pipe * peacetime