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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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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

For a moment Tehran resembled a city at peace, with birdsong, joggers and tranquil views of the snow-capped Alborz mountains in the distance.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

Described as "tranquil", the park combines formal planting with a relaxed atmosphere to offer something for everyone.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

The group’s atmospheric sound and heart-on-sleeve romanticism have become touchstones for a wide variety of acts, from tranquil dream-poppers to loud and demonstrative emo-punks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

A tranquil mood had come over me, and for this reason I believe I was again motoring very slowly - probably at no more than fifteen miles per hour.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro