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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“A dedicated gym and wellness area, private studio/office, theater room, and an outdoor kitchen with a fire pit complete this residence, a true celebration of refined, tranquil living in an extraordinary setting,” the listing adds.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

But at first glance, much of Al-Kharj's tranquil environment offers few hints of its martial history.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Laura’s willing absorption into Betty’s tranquil life of gardening and cooking is swift and pleasant — believably so thanks to the acute portrayals of Beer and Auer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

I found one in the Marais, at the tranquil Japanese concept store Ogata.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

But hidden underneath the tranquil surface was a maelstrom of fear and suspicion.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

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