Word meaning
tranquil
adjective · TRANG-kwil
What does tranquil mean?
Tranquil means free from disturbance; calm.
Tranquil in a sentence
“We rented a cabin by a tranquil lake.”
Synonyms for tranquil
- peaceful
- calm
- serene
How to remember tranquil
- Say it out loud a few times: TRANG-kwil.
- Write one sentence of your own using tranquil, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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