Antonyms for tranquilly


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


Definition of tranquilly

Origin :
  • mid-15c., from Latin tranquillus "quiet" (see tranquility). Related: Tranquilly.
  • As in calmly : adv quietly
  • As in evenly : adv on an even plane
  • As in mildly : adv gently
  • As in peacefully : adv calmly
Example sentences :
  • But at each new obstacle Angelique tranquilly replied: "But why not?"
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
  • "It's the nature of the beast to run crazy," pursued Kingozi tranquilly.
  • Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
  • By degrees he became so, and tranquilly walked back with me to the hotel.
  • Extract from : « The Uncommercial Traveller » by Charles Dickens
  • Boche, who was on the watch this morning, saw him tranquilly nod adieu.
  • Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola
  • And tranquilly, ever since the morning, the King had been watching and waiting.
  • Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola
  • "Do get in, my dear girl," said Nana tranquilly, disdaining the onlookers.
  • Extract from : « Nana, The Miller's Daughter, Captain Burle, Death of Olivier Becaille » by Emile Zola
  • "Oh, there's no fear of that," Monsieur Lebigre tranquilly replied.
  • Extract from : « The Fat and the Thin » by Emile Zola
  • The doctor then tranquilly resumed his visits, and he took the young girl with him.
  • Extract from : « Doctor Pascal » by Emile Zola
  • She answered him as tranquilly as though no voice had been raised in anger in that room.
  • Extract from : « The Million-Dollar Suitcase » by Alice MacGowan
  • If he were but deaf, he thought, how tranquilly he would possess his soul!
  • Extract from : « Stories By English Authors: Germany » by Various

Synonyms for tranquilly

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