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tranquil definition

tran·quil (traŋ′kwəl, tran′-)

adjective tranquiler -·quiler or tranquiller -·quil·ler, tranquilest -·quil·est or tranquillest -·quil·lest

  1. free from disturbance or agitation; calm, serene, peaceful, placid, etc.
  2. quiet or motionless; steady tranquil waters

Etymology: L tranquillus, calm, quiet, still < trans-, beyond (see trans-) + base akin to quies, rest, calm, quiet

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