Difference between Quietness and Tranquillity

What is the difference between Quietness and Tranquillity?

Quietness as a noun is the absence of sound; silence or hush while Tranquillity as a noun is the state of being tranquil

Quietness

Part of speech: noun

Definition: the absence of sound; silence or hush the absence of disturbance; calm, stillness or serenity

Example sentence: I went to visit Alcatraz years ago when I was on tour with the Pistols, and I really liked the atmosphere of the place. I genuinely, really, thoroughly enjoyed the whole morning there. I just liked the quietness and stillness of what is basically a cruel prison complex. I still found some kind of joy in that. That's how I am.

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: The happiness and peace attained by those satisfied by the nectar of spiritual tranquillity is not attained by greedy persons restlessly moving here and there.

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

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