Word
tranquil
Phoneticstran·quil, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtɹæŋkwəɫ/
UK/tɹˈænkwɪl/
Definition
adj. calm, quiet, and peaceful. You use this to describe a place or a person that is free from any disturbance or noise.
adj. free from disturbance or turmoil; peaceful and quiet. Often used to describe environments or a person's state of mind.
Examples
“The lake was tranquil in the early morning light.”
“After a stressful week in the city, she found the tranquil atmosphere of the mountain cabin very healing.”
“The monastery was built in a tranquil valley, far removed from the political upheavals that characterized the rest of the century.”
Examples
simple
“The lake was tranquil in the early morning light.”
contextual
“After a stressful week in the city, she found the tranquil atmosphere of the mountain cabin very healing.”
complex
“The monastery was built in a tranquil valley, far removed from the political upheavals that characterized the rest of the century.”
Usage
Commonly used both attributively before a noun and predicatively after linking verbs like 'remain' or 'seem'.
Real-World Examples
“Why ?”
Well, first of all, apologies to those who like their gyms silent and tranquil – but yes, it can improve performance.” Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French tranquille, from Latin tranquillus, from trāns- + the root of quiēs (“rest, quiet, peace”), ultimately from *kʷyeh₁- (“to rest”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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