Meaning & use

tranquil

adjective·Academic

Free from disturbance, calm, and peaceful.

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The lake was completely tranquil at dawn, without a single ripple.

She found the garden a tranquil place to read after a stressful day.

A note on using this word

"Tranquil" is slightly more literary than "calm," and is often used for scenery or atmosphere.

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