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One's age should be tranquil, as childhood should be playful. Hard work at either extremity of life seems out of place. At midday the sun may burn, and men labor under it; but the morning and evening should be alike calm and cheerful.
Thomas Arnold

Meaning of "tranquil" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TRANQUIL

From Latin tranquillus.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF TRANQUIL

tranquil  [ˈtræŋkwɪl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TRANQUIL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Tranquil is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES TRANQUIL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Tranquil

Tranquil or tranquil may refer to: ▪ Tranquil, Mississippi, a town in the United States ▪ Tranquil Star, an Australian-bred Thoroughbred race-mare horse ▪ Tranquil Lake, a location on Signy Island, South Orkney Islands...

Definition of tranquil in the English dictionary

The definition of tranquil in the dictionary is calm, peaceful or quiet.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TRANQUIL


free-will
ˈfriːˌwɪl
goodwill
ˌɡʊdˈwɪl
jonquil
ˈdʒɒŋkwɪl
pasquil
ˈpæskwɪl
pigswill
ˈpɪɡˌswɪl
poorwill
ˈpʊəwɪl
quill
kwɪl
squill
skwɪl
swill
swɪl
twill
twɪl
untranquil
ʌnˈtræŋkwɪl
unwill
ʌnˈwɪl
whippoorwill
ˈwɪpʊˌwɪl
will
wɪl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TRANQUIL

trank
trannie
trannies
tranny
tranquilisation
tranquilise
tranquiliser
tranquility
tranquilization
tranquilizer
tranquilizer dart
tranquillisation
tranquilliser
tranquillity
tranquillization
tranquillize
tranquillizer
tranquillizer dart
tranquilly
tranquilness

WORDS THAT END LIKE TRANQUIL

April
Argenteuil
brasil
brazil
civil
council
detail
devil
e-mail
evil
fail
fauteuil
Guayaquil
il
Longueuil
mail
mil
Montreuil
nail
oil

Synonyms and antonyms of tranquil in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «TRANQUIL»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «tranquil» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of tranquil

Translation of «tranquil» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TRANQUIL

Find out the translation of tranquil to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of tranquil from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «tranquil» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

宁静的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tranquilo
570 millions of speakers

English

tranquil
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शांत
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الهدوء
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

спокойный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tranquilo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শান্ত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tranquille
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tenang
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

friedlich
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

平穏な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

고요한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tranquil
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

yên tĩnh
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அமைதியான
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

निश्चल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sakin
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tranquillo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

spokojne
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

спокійний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

liniștit
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ήρεμο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

rustige
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

lugn
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

rolig
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of tranquil

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TRANQUIL»

The term «tranquil» is very widely used and occupies the 18.495 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TRANQUIL» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «tranquil» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «tranquil» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about tranquil

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10 QUOTES WITH «TRANQUIL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word tranquil.
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James Allen
The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good. Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom.
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Thomas Arnold
One's age should be tranquil, as childhood should be playful. Hard work at either extremity of life seems out of place. At midday the sun may burn, and men labor under it; but the morning and evening should be alike calm and cheerful.
3
Leonard Bernstein
A liberal is a man or a woman or a child who looks forward to a better day, a more tranquil night, and a bright, infinite future.
4
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Gratitude changes the pangs of memory into a tranquil joy.
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Marcus Tullius Cicero
The pursuit, even of the best things, ought to be calm and tranquil.
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Indra Devi
Like water which can clearly mirror the sky and the trees only so long as its surface is undisturbed, the mind can only reflect the true image of the Self when it is tranquil and wholly relaxed.
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William Godwin
Revolutions are the produce of passion, not of sober and tranquil reason.
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Graham Hawkes
Movies like 'The Abyss' and 'Jaws' make people think the ocean is threatening. It's not. It's very tranquil.
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Robert Kennedy
All of us might wish at times that we lived in a more tranquil world, but we don't. And if our times are difficult and perplexing, so are they challenging and filled with opportunity.
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Francois Lelord
Eros is not tranquil - it gives us spikes of happiness rather than a constant feeling of wellbeing. It's the love we feel at the beginning of a love affair and corresponds to the expression 'falling in love' since it is as involuntary an impulse as a physical fall.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TRANQUIL»

Discover the use of tranquil in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to tranquil and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Tranquil Prisons: Chemical Incarceration Under Community ...
Antipsychotic medications are sometimes imposed on psychiatric patients deemed dangerous to themselves and others. This is based on the assumption that treatment is safe and effective, and that recovery depends on biological adjustment.
Erick Fabris, 2011
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City of Tranquil Light: A Novel
As the couple works to improve the lives of the people of Kuang P'ing Ch'eng— City of Tranquil Light, a place they come to love—and face incredible hardship, will their faith and relationship be enough to sustain them?
Bo Caldwell, 2010
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Hip Tranquil Chick: A Guide to Life On and Off the Yoga Mat
Hip Tranquil Chick addresses that huge but unacknowledged demographic of fashionistas equally at home at Bergdorf’s and the yoga studio. The book is divided into two major sections that cover all bases for the style-minded seeker.
Kimberly Wilson, 2010
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Tranquil Sitting: A Taoist Journal on the Theory, Practice ...
Faithfully translated from the Chinese, this is an influential text that belongs on the bookshelves of everyone with an interest in Taoist practice and meditation.
Yin Shih Tzu, 2012
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A Tranquil Star: Unpublished Stories
An English-language publication of seventeen classic short works, published to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the author's death, includes pieces written between 1949 and 1986 and features such protagonists as a captured partisan ...
Primo Levi, 2007
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Secure and Tranquil Travel
Herein lie the answers to crime and disorder.
Martha J. Smith, Derek B. Cornish, 2012
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Peaceful Places: Washington, D.C.: 114 Tranquil Sites in the ...
Whether the reader is a native, who has lived in D.C. long enough to be considered a native, or is a visitor with only a few hours between business meetings or a hectic tourist schedule, this book will be a treasured asset.
Judy Colbert, Denis Collins, 2013
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Frommer's Mediterranean Spain with Your Family: From ...
Offering a definitive guide to family travel and written by local authors, this helpful series provides helpful guidance for readers to help plan vacation trips to up-and-coming destinations that have amenities, attractions, and activities ...
Annie Dare, Tessa Thorniley, 2007
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Color Harmony: A Guide to Creative Color Combinations
The guidelines for a tranquil color scheme are exactly the opposite as for a striking scheme: use cool colors like blue and green, and avoid strong contrasts. Secondary colors like green, turquoise, and purple are more tranquil than primary ...
Hideaki Chijiiwa, 1987
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Tranquil Infinity: All with a Little Help from Our Angels
Step onto the path of eternal love, and discover yourself within this collection of enchanting poems, Tranquil Infinity, written by poet Sally-Ann Charnock.
Sally-Ann Charnock, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TRANQUIL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term tranquil is used in the context of the following news items.
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A neighborhood feud over deed restrictions erupts in tranquil Spring
Henry, one of Donna Stedman's first rescue horses, was so emaciated at one point in his life that he couldn't stand up without the help of a giant sling. Now, even ... «Houston Chronicle, Jul 15»
2
Tranquil magic just a day trip away from Boston
You can travel great distances to experience tranquility. Or you can find respite in magical places a day trip away. One such homegrown gem is “Forest Bells,” a ... «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
3
Property report: Tranquil living with luxurious trappings
The modern design incorporates the tranquil, landscaped surrounds in order to bring the outdoors in. It has an open-plan design that leads to a dual outdoor ... «The Sunshine Coast Daily, Jun 15»
4
'Tranquil exclusivity' in the heart of London for just £1.375m
For those looking for apartments in central London, this exquisite development enjoys both a prime location in the heart of the city, as well as a tranquil ... «FT Alphaville, Jun 15»
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Quebec's new tranquil revolution
Longueuil is a city of about 230,000 people across the St. Lawrence River from Montreal. Only six per cent of its population is anglophone, but a local councillor ... «The Globe and Mail, Jun 15»
6
Gagetown, NB, steeped in history and tranquil haven for those …
GAGETOWN, N.B. — The Village of Gagetown, in southern New Brunswick, is often described as a tranquil haven for those escaping the rush of city life. The tiny ... «National Post, Jun 15»
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Tranquil ecosystems may explain wild swings in carbon dioxide …
UP IN THE AIR Semiarid regions, like this area in Central Australia, may be responsible for the wild variations in the amount of CO2 left free in the atmosphere to ... «Science News, May 15»
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VIDEO: Tranquil time-lapse video shows fog rolling over Brisbane …
Jarryd Doran uploaded the tranquil time-lapse video Wednesday morning. "Watching the morning unfold at a different pace," he wrote in the caption. While the ... «WTVD-TV, May 15»
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Tranquil Rain Hypnosis open in Oneida
Raina Szewczyk of Tranquil Rain Hypnosis in her Oneida office on Thursday, May 7, 2015. JOHN HAEGER-ONEIDA DAILY DISPATCH @ONEIDAPHOTO ON ... «Oneida Dispatch, May 15»
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Pocono Tranquil Gardens plans open house for Sat.
Pocono Tranquil Gardens will host its Spring Open House 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday when visitors will be able to tour the facilities, sample food and meet the ... «Pocono Record, Apr 15»

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