Definitions

tranquil

[trang-kwil] / ˈtræŋ kwɪl /

ADJECTIVE

quiet, peaceful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

WEAK

agreeable at ease at peace collected comforting composed cool easy even even-tempered halcyon hushed lenient low measured moderate murmuring pacific paradisiacal patient pleasing poised possessed reasonable sedative smooth soft soothing still undisturbed unexcitable unexcited unperturbed unruffled untroubled whispering

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agitated drunk excitable excited fierce harsh immoderate inebriated nervous rough stormy troubled upset violent wild worried

WEAK

chaotic loud noisy turbulent unpeaceful

Example Sentences

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But funnily enough, that specific scene was the most tranquil and quiet set I’ve experienced.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

A small bridge on a road parallel to my road had collapsed, and the town, while trying to get it fixed, had decided to run a detour through my previously tranquil two acres.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

“Exquisite and tranquil lands perfect for hiking, horseback riding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and more,” the listing said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

The sudden movement in an otherwise tranquil foyer was striking.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

She was as tranquil as he was agitated, as monosyllabic as he was garrulous.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison

Vocabulary lists containing tranquil

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