English adjective: tranquil | |||
1. | tranquil (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves | ||
Samples | A ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay. The quiet waters of a lagoon. A lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky. A smooth channel crossing. Scarcely a ripple on the still water. Unruffled water. | ||
Synonyms | placid, quiet, smooth, still, unruffled | ||
Similar | calm | ||
Antonyms | stormy | ||
2. | tranquil not agitated; without losing self-possession | ||
Samples | Spoke in a calm voice. Remained calm throughout the uproar. He remained serene in the midst of turbulence. A serene expression on her face. She became more tranquil. Tranquil life in the country. | ||
Synonyms | calm, serene, unagitated | ||
Similar | composed | ||
Antonyms | discomposed | ||