Difference between Quiet and Tranquillity

What is the difference between Quiet and Tranquillity?

Quiet as a noun is the absence of sound; quietness. while Tranquillity as a noun is the state of being tranquil

Quiet

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To become quiet, silent, still, tranquil, calm. To cause someone to become quiet.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: With little or no sound; denoting absence of disturbing noise. Having little motion or activity; calm. Not busy, of low quantity. Not talking much or not talking loudly; reserved.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The absence of sound; quietness. the absence of movement; stillness, tranquility

Example sentence: The best cure for the body is a quiet mind.

Tranquillity

Part of speech: noun

Definition: the state of being tranquilthe absence of disturbance; peacefulnessthe absence of stress; serenitythe quality of calm such as that experienced in places with mainly natural features and activities, free from disturbance from manmade ones.

Example sentence: For me, the defender I respect the most is Giorgio Chiellini. He's one of the best defenders in the world. I really like the way he plays football on the pitch, the way he defends. He lives for the game. He transmits a sense of tranquillity to his team-mates. I have always admired his way to play.

We hope you now know whether to use Quiet or Tranquillity in your sentence.

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