tranquil

Free from agitation

Tranquil describes a state of calm, peace, and quietness.

A tranquil lake has still waters; a tranquil mind is free from agitation.

The word suggests an undisturbed serenity: We spent a tranquil afternoon on the porch.

Tranquil tends toward the literary—calm and peaceful are more common in everyday speech.

calm

serene

Untroubled and composed

composed · unruffled · sedate · gentle · restful · undisturbed · still · mild · contented · relaxed

stillness

quiet

Lacking in sound

repose · lull · quiescence · motionless · becalmed · hushed · soundless · noiseless · soft · murmur

inner

serenity

Undisturbed mental quietude

zen · meditation · mindfulness · bliss · nirvana · composure · solitude · contemplation · centeredness · inner peace

scene

idyllic

Perfectly peaceful and charming

picturesque · halcyon · lagoon · meadow · lakeside · countryside · glade · pond · cove · grove

harmony

balance

Steadiness or amount owed

  • accordHarmony between parties
  • concordMutual agreement, peaceful relations
  • unityWholeness through cohesion

rapport · amity · consonance · compatibility · cohesion · cooperation · synchrony · congruence · fellowship · solidarity

Categories
Opposites
emotional/mental state

tranquilagitated

Emotionally disturbed, restless

anxious · frantic · disturbed · turbulent · restless

environmental/atmospheric quality

tranquilchaotic

Totally without arrangement

tumultuous · noisy · stormy · turbulent · loud

activity level/energy

tranquilbusy

Actively occupied with tasks

hectic · frenetic · bustling · frenzied · manic

Phrases
Family

tranquility, tranquilizer, tranquilly, tranquilize, tranquillity, tranquilizing, tranquillize, tranquillizing

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G