tranquil

/ˈtræŋkwɪl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈtræŋkwɪl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈtraŋ-kwəl ˈtran-/ (ame, mw)

tranquil — adjective

  • tranquilpositive
  • more tranquilcomparative
  • most tranquilsuperlative

1. describes a place, situation, or state of mind that is calm, quiet, and free fro

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describes a place, situation, or state of mind that is calm, quiet, and free from noise, worry, or sudden changes

例句

The village where Kiran grew up was a tranquil place with narrow lanes and old trees.

attributive use: a tranquil [noun]

After the argument, Diego went for a walk in the tranquil garden to clear his mind.

predicative use with state of mind

同義詞
  • calm

    Most common synonym; works for weather, sea, and a person's mood; less formal than tranquil

  • peaceful

    Emphasises absence of conflict or disturbance; broader in scope (can describe a society, a death, a resolution)

  • serene

    Suggests a deeper, spiritual calm; more poetic than tranquil; often describes faces, skies, or religious settings

  • quiet

    Focuses on absence of noise; less formal and more restricted in register

反義詞
  • noisy

    Describes a place filled with loud or disruptive sound

  • chaotic

    Describes a situation in complete disorder and confusion

  • agitated

    Describes a person or mind that is nervous, worried, or restless

文法句型

tranquil + noun

be + tranquil

用法筆記

More formal and literary than core synonyms 'calm' or 'peaceful'. Frequently used to describe places, landscapes, or extended periods of quiet rather than temporary personal feelings.

常見錯誤

❌I felt tranquil after drinking a cup of tea.
✅I felt calm / relaxed after drinking a cup of tea.
💡'tranquil' is too formal and literary for describing a brief personal mood; reserve it for settings or sustained states.
❌The baby is very tranquil today.
✅The baby is very calm / peaceful today.
💡'tranquil' is rarely used for people in everyday speech; use 'calm' for a person's temporary state.