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tranquil - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'tranquil' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Tranquil [ a.]
- Quiet; calm; undisturbed; peaceful; not agitated; as, the atmosphere is tranquil; the condition of the country is tranquil.

Meaning of 'tranquil' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . tranquil [ s]
Meaning (1):
- (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
Example in sentence:
  • a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky;
  • a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay;
  • a smooth channel crossing;
  • scarcely a ripple on the still water;
  • the quiet waters of a lagoon;
  • unruffled water
Meaning (2):
- not agitated; without losing self-possession
Example in sentence:
  • a serene expression on her face;
  • he remained serene in the midst of turbulence;
  • remained calm throughout the uproar;
  • she became more tranquil;
  • spoke in a calm voice;
  • tranquil life in the country

Nearby Words:

trabea trabeae trabeated trabeation trabecula trabeculae trabecular trabeculate trabu trace

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