tranquil

adjective

tran·​quil ˈtraŋ-kwəl How to pronounce tranquil (audio)
ˈtran-
1
a
: free from agitation of mind or spirit
a tranquil self-assurance
b
: free from disturbance or turmoil
a tranquil scene
2
: unvarying in aspect : steady, stable
tranquilly adverb
tranquilness noun
Choose the Right Synonym for tranquil

calm, tranquil, serene, placid, peaceful mean quiet and free from disturbance.

calm often implies a contrast with a foregoing or nearby state of agitation or violence.

the protests ended, and the streets were calm again

tranquil suggests a very deep quietude or composure.

the tranquil beauty of a formal garden

serene stresses an unclouded and lofty tranquility.

watched the sunset of a serene summer's evening

placid suggests an undisturbed appearance and often implies a degree of complacency.

remained placid despite the criticism

peaceful implies a state of repose in contrast with or following strife or turmoil.

grown peaceful in old age

Examples of tranquil in a Sentence

the house was once again tranquil after the kids moved outside to play though she should have been upset, she felt oddly tranquil upon learning that she would not be receiving the scholarship
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Look to shades of green like sage, moss, and juniper for a tranquil connection with nature. Cyndy Aldred, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025 But instead of a tranquil stroll in the Pennines of West Yorkshire, Ivy had other ideas and began singing Hey Jude by The Beatles—although her version sounded a little different to the warm and soothing vocals of Paul McCartney. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025 Its butter-yellow facade and terracotta roof signal your arrival at this secluded retreat, while the hotel’s 80 rooms are thoughtfully arranged around a lush courtyard, and the pool is a tranquil oasis where privacy reigns supreme. Monica Mendal, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024 Find it on Amazon Activated Charcoal Bath Bombs for a Serene Detox These charcoal bath bombs are the perfect product for a tranquil bath that also detoxifies. Veronica Booth, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tranquil 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English tranquill, from Latin tranquillus

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of tranquil was in the 15th century

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“Tranquil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tranquil. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.

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tranquil

adjective
tran·​quil ˈtraŋ-kwəl How to pronounce tranquil (audio)
ˈtran-
: free from disturbance or turmoil : quiet
tranquilly adverb

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