tranquil

adjective

tran·​quil ˈtraŋ-kwəl 

ˈtran-

1

a

: free from agitation of mind or spirit

a tranquil self-assurance

b

: free from disturbance or turmoil

a tranquil scene

2

: unvarying in aspect : steady, stable

tranquilly

ˈtraŋ-kwə-lē 

ˈtran-

adverb

tranquilness noun

Synonyms

• arcadian
• calm
• hushed
• peaceful
• placid
• quiet
• restful
• serene
• still
• stilly

Choose the Right Synonym for tranquil

calm, tranquil, serene, placid, peaceful mean quiet and free from disturbance.

calm often implies a contrast with a foregoing or nearby state of agitation or violence.

the protests ended, and the streets were calm again

tranquil suggests a very deep quietude or composure.

the tranquil beauty of a formal garden

serene stresses an unclouded and lofty tranquility.

watched the sunset of a serene summer's evening

placid suggests an undisturbed appearance and often implies a degree of complacency.

remained placid despite the criticism

peaceful implies a state of repose in contrast with or following strife or turmoil.

grown peaceful in old age

Examples of tranquil in a Sentence

the house was once again tranquil after the kids moved outside to play

though she should have been upset, she felt oddly tranquil upon learning that she would not be receiving the scholarship

Recent Examples on the Web

Nearby are tranquil seating areas; one next to a koi pond, and another on a big green lawn with Gatsby-like rocking chairs, hammocks, Jenga, and cornhole. —Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2024

However, a warming trend was forecast to set in the Valley by midweek, bringing dry and tranquil conditions for the latter half of the week. —Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 17 Mar. 2024

As the program moved from major news to arts to essay sections, Osgood guided the audience through the relatively tranquil show. —Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2024

Aside from its striking, tranquil color, turquoise is also said to bring strength, power, luck and protection to whoever wears it; and who wouldn’t want that? —Thomas Waller, WWD, 14 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English tranquill, from Latin tranquillus

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

tranquil

adjective

tran·​quil ˈtraŋ-kwəl 

ˈtran-

: free from disturbance or turmoil : quiet

tranquilly

-kwə-lē 

adverb