tranquil
gb/tɹˈæŋkwɪl/ us/tɹˈæŋkwɪl/
B2
English
~ 6400
Senses
0 senses
adjective
B2
property
1
peaceful and quiet (place)
calm and very quiet, with nothing noisy or busy happening
Usage pattern:
a tranquil [place]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use *tranquil* for loud or busy places just because they are pleasant (for example, a popular café). *Tranquil* always suggests quietness and little movement. Another mistake is to spell it like the related noun *tranquility* (with -ity) and write *tranquililty* or similar errors.
Synonyms
peaceful (Very close in meaning; more common and more general in everyday speech.)
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calm (Stresses a lack of movement or disturbance; slightly broader and more frequent than 'tranquil'.)
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serene (More literary and often suggests a beautiful, almost perfect calm, especially in nature.)
Antonyms
noisy (Opposite in that the place is full of loud sounds.)
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chaotic (Opposite in that the place is very confused, busy, and disorganized.)
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bustling (Opposite in that the place is full of activity and movement.)
Collocations
tranquil setting
|tranquil garden
|tranquil countryside
|tranquil lake
|quiet and tranquil
|peaceful and tranquil
Themes
nature
|daily life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- We spent the weekend in a tranquil village far from the city.
- The hotel boasts a tranquil garden where guests can read and relax.
- Early morning is the most tranquil time on the lake.
- They chose a tranquil setting in the countryside for their wedding.
- After the storm passed, the bay looked completely tranquil again.
Learner examples
- The park is very tranquil at night.
- We walked by a tranquil river in the mountains.
- She likes to study in a tranquil library.
- They moved to a tranquil town near the sea.
- He sat in a tranquil room and read a book.
adjective
B2
state
2
calm and not worried (person/mind)
calm and quiet inside, not angry, not afraid, and not very excited
Usage pattern:
[someone] feels/stays tranquil
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use *tranquil* where *quiet* or *relaxed* is more natural in speech about people, making the sentence sound too formal. Also, they may confuse *tranquil* with *tranquilizer*, which is a noun for a type of drug, not an adjective for a person’s feeling.
Synonyms
calm (Very close in meaning; more common in everyday speech and less formal than 'tranquil'.)
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serene (Suggests deep, steady calm, often with a sense of inner peace or dignity.)
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composed (Emphasizes self-control and not showing strong emotion, especially under pressure.)
Antonyms
agitated (Opposite in that the person is visibly upset or nervous.)
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anxious (Opposite in that the person feels strong worry or fear.)
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restless (Opposite in that the person cannot relax or be still.)
Collocations
a tranquil mind
|feel tranquil
|remain tranquil
|strangely tranquil
|calm and tranquil
|mentally tranquil
Themes
emotions
|mental_health
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- Despite the bad news, she remained tranquil and spoke in a steady voice.
- Meditation helps him keep a tranquil mind during stressful times.
- He felt strangely tranquil as he waited for the results.
- The doctor’s tranquil manner reassured the worried patients.
- After a long walk, he reached a tranquil state and stopped thinking about work.
Learner examples
- She feels tranquil after yoga class.
- His face looks tranquil, not worried.
- The music makes my mind tranquil.
- He stayed tranquil during the emergency.
- I try to be tranquil before an exam.
Grammar
Dictionary form
tranquil
IPA
GB/tɹˈæŋkwɪl/
US/tɹˈæŋkwɪl/
Syllables & stress
tran - quil (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (tran)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: tranquil
- Comparative: tranquiler, tranquiller
- Superlative: tranquilest, tranquillest
Word family
Forms
tranquiler
adjective
tranquiller
adjective
tranquilest
adjective
tranquillest
adjective
Core family
tranquility
noun B2
tranquilly
adverb
Related words
tranquilize
verb C1
tranquilizer
noun
Advanced or less common
tranquilization
noun
tranquillity
noun B2
Expressions
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