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

The number 47 has eerily appeared repeatedly in the 137-year history of this private liberal arts college, located in the tranquil, tree-shaded town of Claremont.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

But the flip-side will be relief for hard-pressed users of many public services, and especially what the Treasury hopes will be tranquil financial markets as she embarks on a long-term programme of long-delayed investments in Britain’s economic future.

From BBC

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

Residents of the small and tranquil beach community of Carmel-by-the-Sea were rattled Friday afternoon when a man armed with an assault weapon was shot by police after being spotted strolling through the streets, according to news reports and social media.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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