MEANING
Free from disturbance or agitation, with a quiet, peaceful character.
Use it for
Restful public spaces; calm domestic surroundings; contrast after activitySlow the scene through undisturbed use of space, not weather description.
Words that belong together
- tranquil setting
- tranquil neighborhood
- tranquil retreat
On the page
The tranquil courtyard offered a place to read between appointments.
What looked like a tranquil village hosted fierce political arguments indoors.
After the festival crowds departed, the square became tranquil again.
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- Base
- tranquil
Usage notes
Primary category: setting. Stronger sense of calm than merely low activity; can describe a place or a state of mind. Does not imply uninhabited or inaccessible. Comparative: more tranquil; superlative: most tranquil.
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