tranquil — free from disturbance; calm and peaceful
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: free from disturbance; calm and peaceful
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtræŋkwɪl/
Example Sentences
- My boss claimed the office was tranquil, but three fire drills and a coffee machine explosion proved otherwise.
- She found a tranquil spot in the park to read her book.
- The meditation room was so tranquil that even my loud stomach decided to be quiet.
tranquil
ADJECTIVE[/ˈtræŋkwɪl/]
free from disturbance; calm and peaceful
A tranquil woman meditates peacefully in a serene zen garden
Tranquil is when silence meets the gentle, when quiet descends and stillness blooms eternal
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'tranquillus' meaning calm or peaceful, likely derived from 'trans-' (across) and a root related to quietness. The word entered English through Old French in the 15th century.
Breakdown
tranquil- (from Latin tranquillus, meaning calm/peaceful) + -il (adjective suffix) = tranquil (adjective meaning peaceful and undisturbed)
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📝Examples
“My boss claimed the office was tranquil, but three fire drills and a coffee machine explosion proved otherwise.”
“She found a tranquil spot in the park to read her book.”
“The meditation room was so tranquil that even my loud stomach decided to be quiet.”
“The tranquil countryside helped him recover from stress.”
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