tranquil
[trang-kwil]
- 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
1595–1605; earlier tranquill < Latin tranquillus quiet, calm, still
Synonyms
See more synonyms for tranquil on Thesaurus.com1. See peaceful.
Antonyms
1. agitated.
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Examples from the Web for tranquil
Contemporary Examples
In the daylight hours, Greyfriars Kirkyard is a beautiful place for a tranquil stroll, revealing only hints of its bloody past.
Welcome to the Most Haunted Graveyard in the World. Safety Not Guaranteed.Nina Strochlic
October 31, 2013
The mood overall was tranquil and positive, and the set, which was covered in ivy, looked like an enchanted garden.
It is a tranquil moment, and my afternoon panic attack seems like ancient history.
Instead this tranquil moment is unexpectedly interrupted by the sensation of physical pain.
My tranquil training afternoon in room 107 is quickly morphing into a panic attack.
Historical Examples
He said that "Europe can be tranquil only when France is satisfied."
Meanwhile, the 3rd Brigade had passed a tranquil night at Nawagai.
The Story of the Malakand Field ForceSir Winston S. Churchill
"The housekeeping is enough," she answered, with her tranquil smile.
Questionable ShapesWilliam Dean Howells
And peace of mind, deep, tranquil peace of mind, was in Tom's heart.
Life And Adventures Of Martin ChuzzlewitCharles Dickens
There ought to have been a tranquil bark in such an anchorage, and there was.
A Tale of Two CitiesCharles Dickens
tranquil
- calm, peaceful or quiet
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Word Origin
C17: from Latin tranquillus
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Word Origin and History for tranquil
adj.
mid-15c., from Latin tranquillus "quiet" (see tranquility). Related: Tranquilly.
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