Main Entry:

tran·quil

Pronunciation:

\ˈtraŋ-kwəl, ˈtran-\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Middle English tranquill, from Latin tranquillus

Date:

15th century

1 a: free from agitation of mind or spirit <a tranquil self-assurance> b: free from disturbance or turmoil <a tranquil scene>2: unvarying in aspect : steady, stable

synonyms see calm

— tran·quil·ly \-kwə-lē\ adverb

— tran·quil·ness noun