tranquil

[ trang-kwil ]

adjective

1. free from commotion or tumult; peaceful; quiet; calm:

   a tranquil country place.

   Antonyms: agitated

2. free from or unaffected by disturbing emotions; unagitated; serene; placid:

   a tranquil life.

tranquil

/ ˈtræŋkwɪl /

adjective

1. calm, peaceful or quiet

Derived Forms

• ˈtranquilness, noun
• ˈtranquilly, adverb

Other Words From

• tranquil·ly adverb
• tranquil·ness noun
• un·tranquil adjective
• un·tranquil·ly adverb
• un·tranquil·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of tranquil¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of tranquil¹

C17: from Latin tranquillus

Synonym Study

See peaceful.

Example Sentences

Reservations are required to experience this tranquil space, so treat your loved one to a gift card.

From Los Angeles Times

Party billboards across the country show split pictures of devastated cities in Ukraine alongside tranquil Georgia, with the slogan: "No to war! Choose peace."

From BBC

On fight night, a raucous crowd was a marked contrast from the more tranquil and quiet setting of the alcohol-free Kingdom.

From BBC

“People come here for a quiet, tranquil, community-spirted life and that’s being damaged badly by one or two devilish people,” he said.

From BBC

But it’s the building’s tranquil, shaded outdoor space out back where most community gatherings take place.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• amicable
• balmy
• calm
• easygoing
• gentle
• mild
• pastoral
• placid
• restful
• sedate
• serene
• sober
• stable
• tame
• temperate