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.

OTHER WORDS FROM tranquil

Words nearby tranquil

tranfd., trangam, trank, trannie, tranny, tranquil, tranquilize, tranquilizer, tranquillity, tranquillize, tranquillizer
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Words related to tranquil

temperate, serene, pastoral, easygoing, balmy, tame, gentle, mild, placid, sedate, stable, sober, restful, amicable, calm, agreeable, collected, comforting, composed, cool

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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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