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tranquil

/ˈtræŋ.kwɪl/
tran · quil
Adverb:tranquilly
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• adjective

1

Free from disturbance, noise, or commotion; calm, peaceful, and still (especially of a place, environment, or body of water).

Example

"The hikers paused along the ridge to admire the tranquil surface of the mountain lake at dawn."

2

Free from emotional agitation, anxiety, or worry; composed and untroubled in mind or spirit.

Example

"Even during the busiest weeks of the semester, the professor maintained a tranquil and welcoming demeanor."

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• Rhymes for tranquil

• Nearby Words

tranche
tranny
tranq
tranquil
tranquility
tranquilization
tranquilize

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Middle French tranquille or directly from Latin tranquillus ('quiet, calm, still'), formed from the intensive prefix trans- ('exceedingly') and a root related to quies ('rest, quiet').

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tranquil. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tranquil
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