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tranquil

TRANG-kwihl

Tranquil (adj) means Calm and peaceful; free from disturbance. Example: “The lake was tranquil at dawn, without a ripple in sight.”

adj

Calm and peaceful; free from disturbance.

"The lake was tranquil at dawn, without a ripple in sight."

"She felt tranquil after the long walk in the woods."

How to use tranquil

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPeaceful and undisturbed, whether describing a place, a scene, or a state of mind.

Common pairings

tranquil setting tranquil mind tranquil waters

Word forms

tranquiler comparative, tranquilest superlative

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Etymology

From Latin tranquillus, from trans- + a root related to quiēs ("rest, peace"), ultimately from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning "to rest."

Origin: Latin

Frequently asked questions

What does “tranquil” mean?

The word “tranquil” means calm and peaceful; free from disturbance. In plain terms, peaceful and undisturbed, whether describing a place, a scene, or a state of mind.

How do you pronounce “tranquil”?

“Tranquil” is pronounced TRANG-kwihl (/ˈtɹeɪ̯ŋ.kwɪl/ in IPA).

How do you use “tranquil” in a sentence?

Here is “tranquil” used in a sentence: “The lake was tranquil at dawn, without a ripple in sight.”

What part of speech is “tranquil”?

“Tranquil” is an adjective.

Where does the word “tranquil” come from?

The word “tranquil” comes from Latin. From Latin tranquillus, from trans- + a root related to quiēs ("rest, peace"), ultimately from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning "to rest.".

Is “tranquil” a common word?

“Tranquil” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.