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calm vs tranquillity

tranquillity vs calm

calm and tranquillity both are nouns.

calm is an adjective but tranquillity is not an adjective.

calm is a verb but tranquillity is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
calm Yes Yes Yes No
tranquillity Yes No No No
As nouns, tranquillity is a hyponym of calm; that is, tranquillity is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than calm:
  • calm: steadiness of mind under stress
  • tranquillity: a disposition free from stress or emotion
Other hyponyms of calm include aplomb, assuredness, cool, poise, sang-froid, placidity, quiet, repose, serenity, tranquility.
calm (noun) tranquillity (noun)
steadiness of mind under stress a disposition free from stress or emotion
wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale a state of peace and quiet
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
calm (adjective) tranquillity (adjective)
(of weather) free from storm or wind
not agitated; without losing self-possession
calm (verb) tranquillity (verb)
cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
make steady
make calm or still
become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation
Difference between calm and tranquillity

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