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Tranquility

adj.

emollient

Meaning: soothing

Usage: This emollient cream makes my skin very smooth.

adj.

pacific

Meaning: soothing

Usage: The chemistry professor’s pacific demeanor helped the class remain calm after the experiment exploded.

adj.

tranquil

Meaning: calm

Usage: There is a time of night when nothing moves and everything is tranquil.

adj.

placid

Meaning: calm, peaceful

Usage: The placid lake surface was as smooth as glass.

adj.

serene

Meaning: calm, untroubled

Usage: Louise stood in front of the Mona Lisa, puzzling over the famous woman’s serene smile.

n.

sobriety

Meaning: seriousness, calm self-control; freedom from intoxication

Usage: Jason believed that maintaining his sobriety in times of crisis was the key to success in life.