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 it’s also one of the most tranquil places in town.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

The day started in tranquil fashion: ahead of the march, people gathered in a park overlooking Lake Geneva, seeking shade from the blazing afternoon sun and catching up with friends as they arrived.

From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026

“From the exceptional central kitchen to the spacious theater area and tranquil massage space, every detail exudes sophistication,” an Instagram post shared by the listing agent stated.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

The sea is sometimes so tranquil that Captain Hassan Khan forgets his ship has been stuck in the middle of a war zone for three months.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

A sleep deeper than the hospital drugs; deeper than the pits of plums, steadier than the condor’s wing; more tranquil than the curve of eggs.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison

Vocabulary lists containing tranquil

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