tranquil

/ˈtræŋ.kwɪl/
calm and peaceful

The garden was tranquil after the rain.

The garden was calm and peaceful after the rain.


formalinformal

Calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance or agitation

She found a tranquil spot by the lake to meditate.

She found a calm and peaceful spot by the lake to meditate.

The music created a tranquil atmosphere in the room.

The music created a calm and peaceful atmosphere in the room.

Often used to describe serene environments or states of mind.

Collocations

tranquil settinga peaceful and calm environmenttranquil atmospherea calm and soothing ambiancetranquil waterscalm and undisturbed water

Related Phrases

tranquil scenephrase
a peaceful and undisturbed view
tranquil mindphrase
a calm and composed mental state

Pro Tip

Usage in Descriptions

Use 'tranquil' to describe places or moments that evoke a sense of peace and calmness.

Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

'Tranquil' is more formal than 'calm' or 'peaceful' and is often used in literary or descriptive contexts.

Word Origin

From Latin 'tranquillus', meaning 'calm, quiet', from 'tranquus' (calm) + '-illus' (suffix indicating state).

Usage Notes

Often used to describe natural settings or mental states. Can also refer to a person's demeanor when they are composed and undisturbed.

Word Breakdown

tranqu
calm, quiet
root
+
-il
suffix indicating state or condition
suffix
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