tranquil
/'træɳkwil/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Free from disturbance or agitation; calm and peaceful: Describes a state of being undisturbed, quiet, and serene, often referring to environments, atmospheres, or a person's demeanor.
- (Of a body of water) Undisturbed by waves or movement; smooth and still: Specifically describes water that is calm and placid.
Examples of Usage
- Describing a state or atmosphere:
- She led a tranquil life in the countryside. (Her life was peaceful and undisturbed in the rural area.)
- The garden was a tranquil retreat from the city noise. (The garden was a calm and quiet escape.)
- Describing a person's state or expression:
- Despite the chaos, his face remained tranquil. (His face stayed calm and serene.)
- He spoke in a tranquil voice that soothed everyone. (His voice was calm and peaceful.)
- Describing water:
- We sailed across the tranquil blue water of the lake. (The lake's water was smooth and calm.)
- The sea was tranquil, with scarcely a ripple. (The sea was very still and undisturbed.)
Advanced Usage
- "Tranquil" vs. "Calm": While both mean free from agitation, "tranquil" often implies a deeper, more lasting, and inherent peacefulness, especially for places or states of mind. "Calm" can be more temporary or situational.
- The monastery had a tranquil aura. (Suggests a permanent, deep peace.)
- She stayed calm during the interview. (Suggests composure in a specific situation.)
- Literary/Descriptive Use: Frequently used in literature and descriptive writing to evoke a strong sense of peace and stillness.
- The tranquil beauty of the mountain at dawn was breathtaking.
Variants and Related Words
- Tranquility (Tranquillity) (n): The state or quality of being tranquil; peacefulness.
- The tranquility of the forest was absolute.
- Tranquilly (adv): In a tranquil manner; calmly.
- The river flowed tranquilly through the valley.
- Tranquilize (Tranquillize) (v): To make tranquil or calm, often by administering a drug.
- The veterinarian will tranquilize the anxious animal.
Synonyms
- Peaceful: Free from disturbance; tranquil.
- Serene: Calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
- Placid: Not easily upset or excited; having a calm appearance.
- Calm: Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions.
- Still: Deep silence and calm; often used for water or air.
Antonyms
- Agitated: Feeling or appearing troubled or nervous.
- Turbulent: Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled.
- Stormy: Characterized by strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow; (figuratively) full of angry or violent outbursts.
- Chaotic: In a state of complete confusion and disorder.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- A tranquil mind: A state of mental peace and calmness.
- Meditation helps achieve a tranquil mind.
- Tranquil as a millpond: An idiom comparing something (often water or a situation) to the extreme calmness of a millpond.
- After the storm passed, the sea was as tranquil as a millpond.
Adjective
- not agitated; without losing self-possession
- spoke in a calm voice
- remained calm throughout the uproar
- he remained serene in the midst of turbulence
- a serene expression on her face
- she became more tranquil
- tranquil life in the country
- (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
- a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay
- the quiet waters of a lagoon
- a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky
- a smooth channel crossing
- scarcely a ripple on the still water
- unruffled water