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The lake was tranquil in the early morning.
What does Tranquil mean?
calm and peaceful.
Dictionary definition
Tranquil describes a place, moment, or feeling that is calm, peaceful, and not disturbed.
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Soft music helped create a tranquil mood in the room.
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The poem describes a tranquil garden where every sound seems gentle and slow.
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What does tranquil mean?
Tranquil means calm and peaceful.
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Which word or phrase is most nearly the opposite of tranquil?
Chaotic is a strong opposite because it means messy or out of control, not calm.
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WordTranquil.
Partadjective.
MeaningTranquil means calm and peaceful.
ExampleExample: The lake was tranquil in the early morning.
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- Syllables
- tran · kwil
- Strongest beat
- tran
- Ending
- kwil
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on tran.
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noisyUse when a place is loud instead of calm.
chaoticUse when a situation feels messy or out of control.
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Word family
Tranquil word family
Base word
tranquil
adjective
tranquil
Calm and peaceful.
noun
tranquility
The state of being calm and peaceful.
adverb
tranquilly
In a calm and peaceful way.
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