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Added 9 October 2026

tranquil

/ˈtɹæŋ.kwɪl/ adjective

In Latin: tranquillus Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about tranquil at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves.
a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay
Not agitated; without losing self-possession.
spoke in a calm voice

Origin

Borrowed from Middle French tranquille, from Latin tranquillus, from trāns- + the root of quiēs (“rest, quiet, peace”), ultimately from *kʷyeh₁- (“to rest”).

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