tranquil
Americanadjective
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free from commotion or tumult; peaceful; quiet; calm.
a tranquil country place.
- Antonyms:
- agitated
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free from or unaffected by disturbing emotions; unagitated; serene; placid.
a tranquil life.
adjective
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See peaceful.
Other Word Forms
- tranquilly adverb
- tranquilness noun
- untranquil adjective
- untranquilly adverb
- untranquilness noun
Etymology
Origin of tranquil
First recorded in 1595–1605; earlier tranquill, from Latin tranquillus “quiet, calm, still”
Example Sentences
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One flank is covered with tranquil forests and fields where typical local crops like spinach, sorrel and chives grow.
From Barron's
Suitably, the duo closed out with tranquil, flute-based “Life is Beautiful,” reminding the audience to embrace the beauty of the grind and the small wins in life, and simply enjoy their time on this Earth.
From Los Angeles Times
Tucked away in the picturesque German town of Pirna, not far from Dresden, Sonnenstein Castle’s first claim to fame fit its tranquil setting.
Parked comfortably there, I wasn’t tempted to do the deep-breathing exercises associated with occupying a tranquil space.
“What they’ve done to that place, it’s like living in hell,” he said, a comment that became an internet meme as some Portland residents juxtaposed it with tranquil images of the city.
From Salon
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