tranquil
[ trang-kwil ]
/ ˈtræŋ kwɪl /
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, nounWord Origin for tranquil
C17: from Latin tranquillus
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