Tranquil
['træŋkwɪl] or [ˈtræŋkwəl]
Definition
(a.) Quiet; calm; undisturbed; peaceful; not agitated; as, the atmosphere is tranquil; the condition of the country is tranquil.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
a. Calm, still, quiet, serene, placid, unruffled, unmoved, imperturbable, collected, philosophical, peaceful, undisturbed, halcyon.
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Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Quiet, peaceful, calm, still, undisturbed, unruffled, composed, unanxious,smooth
ANT:Unquiet, agitated, disturbed, anxious, excited, restless, uneasy
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Definition
adj. quiet: peaceful.—n. Tranquillisā′tion.—v.t. Tran′quilise to make tranquil.—n. Tranquillī′ser.—adv. Tran′quillisingly.—n. Tranquill′ity.—adv. Tran′quilly.—n. Tran′quilness state of being tranquil: quietness.
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Examples
- You take an eager interest in that gentleman's concerns, said Darcy, in a less tranquil tone, and with a heightened colour. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- I was very miserable--not firm or tranquil at all, I think. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- She wept, however, as she bade me farewell, and entreated me to return happy and tranquil. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
- She felt as if the spring would not pass without bringing a crisis, an event, a something to alter her present composed and tranquil state. Jane Austen. Emma.
- Yet Lionel, when I say this, believe me I look back with regret to our tranquil life at Windsor. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- Mr. Jackson, shifting himself slightly in his chair, turned a tranquil gaze on the young man's burning face. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- Mr. Rochester came thrice to my door in the course of it, to ask if I was safe and tranquil: and that was comfort, that was strength for anything. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- Early in the morning, I sauntered through the dear old tranquil streets, and again mingled with the shadows of the venerable gateways and churches. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- The south remained tranquil. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Her death was tranquil and happy in Rose's guardian arms, for Rose had been her stay and defence through many trials. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- In a few minutes she ceased to tremble, and grew quiet and tranquil. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- At first Archer had fancied that this detachment was the disguise of an inward tremor; but her clear eyes revealed only the most tranquil unawareness. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- The word had fallen like a bombshell in the pure and tranquil atmosphere of the Archer dining-room. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- His favourite horse was found grazing by the margin of the tranquil river. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- I grew quite happy--strangely happy--in making him securecontent, tranquil. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
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