Difference between Tranquillity and Quiet

What is the difference between Tranquillity and Quiet?

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

Tranquillity

Part of speech: noun

Definition: 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.

Example sentence: I simply can't build my hopes on a foundation of confusion, misery and death... I think... peace and tranquillity will return again.

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: A person whose mind is quiet and satisfied in God is in the pathway to health.

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

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