Beelingo.com

English Dictionary

  • Hide translation

 tranquil tranquil /ˈtræŋkwɪl/

adjective

  1. () (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves  ( smooth , unruffled , quiet , placid , still , tranquil )
    (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
     A ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay
    a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay
     The quiet waters of a lagoon
    the quiet waters of a lagoon
     A lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky
    a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky
     A smooth channel crossing
    a smooth channel crossing
     Scarcely a ripple on the still water
    scarcely a ripple on the still water
     Unruffled water
    unruffled water
  2. Not agitated; without losing self-possession  ( serene , tranquil , unagitated , calm )
    not agitated; without losing self-possession
     Spoke in a calm voice
    spoke in a calm voice
     Remained calm throughout the uproar
    remained calm throughout the uproar
     He remained serene in the midst of turbulence
    he remained serene in the midst of turbulence
     A serene expression on her face
    a serene expression on her face
     She became more tranquil
    she became more tranquil
     Tranquil life in the country
    tranquil life in the country