tranquil

[trang-kwil]

adjective

1. free from commotion or tumult; peaceful; quiet; calm.

   a tranquil country place.

   Antonyms: agitated

2. free from or unaffected by disturbing emotions; unagitated; serene; placid.

   a tranquil life.

tranquil

/ ˈtræŋkwɪl /

adjective

1. calm, peaceful or quiet

Other Word Forms

• tranquilly adverb
• tranquilness noun
• untranquil adjective
• untranquilly adverb
• untranquilness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of tranquil¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; earlier tranquill, from Latin tranquillus “quiet, calm, still”

Word History and Origins

Origin of tranquil¹

C17: from Latin tranquillus

Synonym Study

See peaceful.

Example Sentences

Martin said most neighbors do not mind a quick snapshot, but high-production shoots have caused some traffic interruptions and safety issues in the usually tranquil neighborhood.

From Los Angeles Times

A video posted on social media shows the siren sounds blaring inside the usually tranquil British Library in London.

From BBC

Outside of Paul Chan’s Silver Lake studio, the rush of L.A. turns tranquil as pineapple guava plants brush against a wall in the warm breeze.

From Los Angeles Times

But on 22 April, the tranquil valley hit global headlines when a sprawling meadow here turned into killing fields.

From BBC

“It’s generally a very tranquil river with really beautiful clear blue water that people have been attracted to for generations,” Dickson said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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• balmy 
• calm 
• easygoing 
• gentle 
• mild 
• pastoral 
• placid 
• restful 
• sedate 
• serene 
• sober 
• stable 
• tame 
• temperate