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tranquil

[ trang-kwil ]
/ ˈtræŋ kwɪl /
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adjective
free from commotion or tumult; peaceful; quiet; calm: a tranquil country place.
free from or unaffected by disturbing emotions; unagitated; serene; placid: a tranquil life.
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Origin of tranquil

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

synonym study for tranquil

1. See peaceful.

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British Dictionary definitions for tranquil

tranquil
/ (ˈtræŋkwɪl) /

adjective
calm, peaceful or quiet

Derived forms of tranquil

tranquilly, adverbtranquilness, noun

Word Origin for tranquil

C17: from Latin tranquillus
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