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tranquillity
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tranquillity
n.
quietness, stillness, calmness
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Tranquillity
Tranquillity (also spelled tranquility) is the quality or state of being tranquil; that is, calm, serene, and worry-free. The word tranquillity appears in numerous texts ranging from the religious writings of Buddhism, where the term passaddhi refers to tranquillity of the body, thoughts and consciousness on the path to enlightenment, to an assortment of policy and planning guidance documents, where interpretation of the word is typically linked to engagement with the natural environment.
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tranquillity
Noun
1. an untroubled state; free from disturbances
(synonym) quiet
(hypernym) order
2. a state of peace and quiet
(synonym) tranquility, quietness, quietude
(hypernym) calmness
(hyponym) peace, peacefulness, peace of mind, repose, serenity, heartsease, ataraxis
3. a disposition free from stress or emotion
(synonym) repose, quiet, placidity, serenity, tranquility
(hypernym) composure, calm, calmness, equanimity
(hyponym) ataraxia
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Tranquillity
(n.)
The quality or state of being tranquil; calmness; composure.
The quality or state of being tranquil; calmness; composure.
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怀安丧志
huai2 an1 sang4 zhi4
An easy life saps one's will.
(No further explanation)
An easy life saps one's will.
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