What does tranquil mean?

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves; "a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay"; "the quiet waters of a lagoon"; "a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky"; "a smooth channel crossing"; "scarcely a ripple on the still water"; "unruffled water" not agitated; without losing self-possession; "spoke in a calm voice"; "remained calm throughout the uproar"; "he remained serene in the midst of turbulence"; "a serene expression on her face

How many definitions does tranquil have?

Tranquil has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

Tranquil Definition & Meaning

tranquil

adjective

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

Synonyms for tranquil

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"My love for you, is your sweet and tranquil..."
Majestic 12 — The Light
"The ordeal, kill my taste buds and tranquil'"
M.M.O. — Kinda Hard
"Before I make your next leap deep and tranquil"
Swollen Members — Concentrate

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Frequently asked questions

What does tranquil mean?: (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves; "a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay"; "the quiet waters of a lagoon"; "a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky"; "a smooth channel crossing"; "scarcely a ripple on the still water"; "unruffled water" not agitated; without losing self-possession; "spoke in a calm voice"; "remained calm throughout the uproar"; "he remained serene in the midst of turbulence"; "a serene expression on her face
What part of speech is tranquil?: Tranquil is an adjective.
How many definitions does tranquil have?: Tranquil has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).