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Definition of tranquil adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

tranquil

adjective
 
/ˈtræŋkwɪl/
 
/ˈtræŋkwɪl/
(formal)
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  1. quiet and peaceful synonym serene
    • a tranquil scene
    • the tranquil waters of the lake
    • The town looked tranquil in the evening sunlight.
    • She led a tranquil life in the country.
    Extra Examples
    • It is a tranquil place of quiet beauty.
    • The island is a haven for the tourist who wants sun and sea in a tranquil setting.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • look
    • seem
    adverb
    • extremely
    • fairly
    • very
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    Word Originlate Middle English: from French tranquille or Latin tranquillus.
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