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

Parked comfortably there, I wasn’t tempted to do the deep-breathing exercises associated with occupying a tranquil space.

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“What they’ve done to that place, it’s like living in hell,” he said, a comment that became an internet meme as some Portland residents juxtaposed it with tranquil images of the city.

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The water is tranquil and dark until the sun’s reflection ripples over the bay.

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The dwelling was designed by renowned architect John T. Lyle, who envisioned a “tranquil escape where you feel as if you are sitting in a mature forest,” the property’s description noted.

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“Inspired by the tranquil glamour of Lake Como and infused with the seductive allure of Bond’s Casino Royale, this Italian contemporary masterpiece is an ode to elegance, privacy, and security.”

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