Tranquil — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈtraŋ-kwəl/ tran·quil

Meaning & Definition of Tranquil

Tranquil (adjective)

  1. free from agitation of mind or spirit
  2. free from disturbance or turmoil
  3. unvarying in aspect, steady, stable

Tranquil (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. free from disturbing noise or uproar

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

    similar: arcadian, calm, hushed, peaceful, placid, quiet, restful, serene, still, stilly
    related: noiseless, silent, soundless, mute, speechless, wordless, dead, motionless, quiescent, muffled, muted, quieted, dull, gentle, low, soft, ultraquiet
    opposite: boisterous, clamorous, clattery, deafening, loud, noisy, raucous, rip-roaring, roistering, romping, rowdy, tumultuous, unquiet, uproarious, woolly
    near: crazy, tempestuous, wild, blaring, blasting, booming, earsplitting, piercing, roaring, thundering, thunderous

  2. free from emotional or mental agitation

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

    similar: calm, collected, composed, cool, coolheaded, equal, level, limpid, peaceful, placid, possessed, recollected, sedate, self-composed, self-possessed, serene, smooth, together, undisturbed, unperturbed, unruffled, unshaken, untroubled, unworried, at peace
    related: even, even-keeled, steady, well-adjusted, well-balanced, imperturbable, nerveless, unflappable, unshakable, centered, disciplined, equable, self-contained, self-controlled, affable, breezy, devil-may-care, easygoing, happy-go-lucky, laid-back, loosey-goosey, mellow, carefree, nonchalant, unconcerned, assured, confident, self-assured, aloof, detached, dispassionate, indifferent, bovine, impassive, phlegmatic, sober, stolid, relaxed, relieved, tranquilized
    opposite: agitated, discomposed, disturbed, flustered, perturbed, unglued, unhinged, unstrung, upset
    near: anxious, bothered, distressed, uneasy, unquiet, unsettled, worried, jittery, jumpy, nervous, restless, skittish, tense, high-strung, unstable, uptight

  3. free from storms or physical disturbance

    "drifting dreamily through tranquil seas"

    similar: calm, halcyon, hushed, lown (dialect), peaceful, placid, quiet, serene, still, stilly, untroubled
    related: balmy, clement, equable, gentle, mild, moderate, temperate, clear, cloudless, fair, rainless, sunny, sunshiny, windless
    opposite: agitated, angry, inclement, restless, rough, stormy, tempestuous, turbulent, unquiet, unsettled
    near: blizzardy, blustery, squally, windy, extreme, foul, intemperate, nasty, severe

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Tranquil

The most common words with a similar meaning to Tranquil:

Dialect: lown
arcadian, calm, hushed, peaceful, placid, quiet, restful, serene, still, stilly, collected, composed, cool, coolheaded, equal, level, limpid, possessed, recollected, sedate, self-composed, self-possessed, smooth, together, undisturbed, unperturbed, unruffled, unshaken, untroubled, unworried, halcyon, at peace

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Tranquil

Words with the opposite meaning of Tranquil:

boisterous, clamorous, clattery, deafening, loud, noisy, raucous, rip-roaring, roistering, romping, rowdy, tumultuous, unquiet, uproarious, woolly, agitated, discomposed, disturbed, flustered, perturbed, unglued, unhinged, unstrung, upset, angry, inclement, restless, rough, stormy, tempestuous

Related Words for Tranquil

noiseless, silent, soundless, mute, speechless, wordless, dead, motionless, quiescent, muffled, muted, quieted, dull, gentle, low, soft, ultraquiet, even, even-keeled, steady, well-adjusted, well-balanced, imperturbable, nerveless, unflappable, unshakable, centered, disciplined, equable, self-contained

Near Antonyms of Tranquil

crazy, wild, blaring, blasting, booming, earsplitting, piercing, roaring, thundering, thunderous, anxious, bothered, distressed, uneasy, worried, jittery, jumpy, nervous, skittish, tense, high-strung, unstable, uptight, blizzardy, blustery, squally, windy, extreme, foul, intemperate

Word Forms of Tranquil

Derived words: tranquilly (adverb), tranquilness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Tranquil

Middle English tranquill, from Latin tranquillus

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Tranquil

What does "Tranquil" mean?

"Tranquil" means free from agitation of mind or spirit. As an adjective, it is defined as: free from agitation of mind or spirit. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Tranquil"?

Other words for "Tranquil" include arcadian, calm, hushed, peaceful, placid, quiet, restful and serene. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Tranquil" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Tranquil"?

There are 102 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Tranquil". Common alternatives include arcadian, calm, hushed, peaceful, placid, quiet, restful, serene, still and stilly.

What is the opposite of "Tranquil"?

Antonyms of "Tranquil" include boisterous, clamorous, clattery, deafening, loud, noisy, raucous and rip-roaring. Near antonyms include crazy, wild, blaring and blasting.

How do you use "Tranquil" in a sentence?

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"; "drifting dreamily through tranquil seas".

Is "Tranquil" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Tranquil" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Tranquil"?

"Tranquil" is pronounced /ˈtraŋ-kwəl/ and divided into syllables as tran·quil.

What is the origin of the word "Tranquil"?

"Tranquil" comes from Middle English tranquill, from Latin tranquillus. First known use: 15th century.