Antonyms for tranquil


Grammar : Adj
Spell : trang-kwil
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtræŋ kwɪl


Definition of tranquil

Origin :
  • mid-15c., from Latin tranquillus "quiet" (see tranquility). Related: Tranquilly.
  • adj quiet, peaceful
Example sentences :
  • He said that "Europe can be tranquil only when France is satisfied."
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 7, May 14, 1870 » by Various
  • Meanwhile, the 3rd Brigade had passed a tranquil night at Nawagai.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • "The housekeeping is enough," she answered, with her tranquil smile.
  • Extract from : « Questionable Shapes » by William Dean Howells
  • And peace of mind, deep, tranquil peace of mind, was in Tom's heart.
  • Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens
  • There ought to have been a tranquil bark in such an anchorage, and there was.
  • Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
  • He lived happy, tranquil, in a state of moral well-being most complete.
  • Extract from : « A Comedy of Marriage and Other Tales » by Guy De Maupassant
  • Sorrow and consternation were every where visible, but all was tranquil and quiet.
  • Extract from : « Gomez Arias » by Joaqun Telesforo de Trueba y Coso
  • My heart was beating violently, but my thoughts were tranquil, my head cool.
  • Extract from : « A Hero of Our Time » by M. Y. Lermontov
  • "Oh, Silvine will come back all right," he concluded in his tranquil voice.
  • Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola
  • They drew him forward, and Sambuc went about his task in a tranquil, decent manner.
  • Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola

Synonyms for tranquil

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