Tranquil
/ˈtræŋkwɪl/adjective
The quality of being calm, peaceful, and quiet.
The lake was tranquil and still in the early morning.
Often appears as...
- tranquil scene
- tranquil garden
adjective
Not disturbed or affected by stress or anxiety.
She appeared tranquil despite the chaos around her.
Often appears as...
- tranquil life
- tranquil mood
adjective
The quality of being calm, peaceful, and quiet.
The lake was tranquil and still in the early morning.
Often appears as...
- tranquil scene
- tranquil garden
adjective
Not disturbed or affected by stress or anxiety.
She appeared tranquil despite the chaos around her.
Often appears as...
- tranquil life
- tranquil mood
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Pro Tip 1/3Nature Scenery
Often used to describe outdoor settings that are undisturbed by human activity.
Hikers enjoy the tranquil beauty of untouched forests.
Pro Tip 2/3Quiet Ambiance
Can refer to a place's quiet atmosphere, ideal for rest or relaxation.
The spa's tranquil environment soothed her tense nerves.
Pro Tip 3/3Mental State
Sometimes used metaphorically to describe a peaceful state of mind.
Yoga helps him maintain a tranquil mindset amidst stress.
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calmdisturbhalcyonpeacefulplacidquietserenestill
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Carl Honore: In praise...
living the fast life, instead of the good life. And I think for many people, that wake-up call takes the form of an illness. You know, a burnout, or eventually the body says, "I can't take it anymore," and throws in the towel. Or maybe a relationship goes up in smoke because we haven't had the time, or the patience, or the tranquility,
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Steven Pinker and...
He would make many melancholy reflections upon the precariousness of human life, and when all these humane sentiments had been once fairly expressed, he would pursue his business or his pleasure with the same ease and tranquility as if no such accident had happened. If he was to lose his little finger tomorrow,
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Bonus Episode: Bicycles,...
the republic strong as long as they cherished it and protected it the unity of government which constitutes you one people is also now dear to you it is justly so for it is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence the support of your tranquility at home
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Why are we happy? Why...
Some of these situations may, no doubt, deserve to be preferred to others, but none of them can deserve to be pursued with that passionate ardor which drives us to violate the rules either of prudence or of justice, or to corrupt the future tranquility of our minds,
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Yuval Noah Harari...
i have very little control usually over many of the processes inside me so let's say i sit for meditation for one hour and i want to experience this peace and tranquility i tell myself oh you came here to to meditate to relax to to
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Savitri and Satyavan:...
where she met a young man chopping wood. His name was Satyavan, and like her, he loved the tranquil forest— but the princess saw he was not at peace. After talking for hours, Satyavan told her of his plight.
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A librarian's case...
laid-back and, well, slothful! I am relaxed and tranquil, and I like to live in peace. But I am not lazy.' Then the sloth yawned and said, 'That's just how I am.
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Relax With BBC Earth PIPE...
In the midst of our busy lives, the natural world can offer us a place of tranquility and rest.
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Slow Down With Snow...
in the midst of our busy lives the natural world can offer us a place of tranquility and rest
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Hope for the Congo PIPE ...
desire to see that tranquility return to villages all across Congo please take it away
Video examples
Carl Honore: In praise...
living the fast life, instead of the good life. And I think for many people, that wake-up call takes the form of an illness. You know, a burnout, or eventually the body says, "I can't take it anymore," and throws in the towel. Or maybe a relationship goes up in smoke because we haven't had the time, or the patience, or the tranquility,
Video examples
Steven Pinker and...
He would make many melancholy reflections upon the precariousness of human life, and when all these humane sentiments had been once fairly expressed, he would pursue his business or his pleasure with the same ease and tranquility as if no such accident had happened. If he was to lose his little finger tomorrow,
Video examples
Bonus Episode: Bicycles,...
the republic strong as long as they cherished it and protected it the unity of government which constitutes you one people is also now dear to you it is justly so for it is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence the support of your tranquility at home
Video examples
Why are we happy? Why...
Some of these situations may, no doubt, deserve to be preferred to others, but none of them can deserve to be pursued with that passionate ardor which drives us to violate the rules either of prudence or of justice, or to corrupt the future tranquility of our minds,
Video examples
Yuval Noah Harari...
i have very little control usually over many of the processes inside me so let's say i sit for meditation for one hour and i want to experience this peace and tranquility i tell myself oh you came here to to meditate to relax to to
Video examples
Savitri and Satyavan:...
where she met a young man chopping wood. His name was Satyavan, and like her, he loved the tranquil forest— but the princess saw he was not at peace. After talking for hours, Satyavan told her of his plight.
Video examples
A librarian's case...
laid-back and, well, slothful! I am relaxed and tranquil, and I like to live in peace. But I am not lazy.' Then the sloth yawned and said, 'That's just how I am.
Video examples
Relax With BBC Earth PIPE...
In the midst of our busy lives, the natural world can offer us a place of tranquility and rest.
Video examples
Slow Down With Snow...
in the midst of our busy lives the natural world can offer us a place of tranquility and rest
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Hope for the Congo PIPE ...
desire to see that tranquility return to villages all across Congo please take it away
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Quote examples
Anne Frank
German Writer
I see the world being slowly transformed into a wilderness; I hear the approaching thunder that, one day, will destroy us too. I feel the suffering of millions. And yet, when I look up at the sky, I somehow feel that everything will change for the better, that this cruelty too shall end, that peace and tranquility will return once more.
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Jill Lepore
American Historian
Taxes, well laid and well spent, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, and promote the general welfare. Taxes protect property and the environment; taxes make business possible. Taxes pay for roads and schools and bridges and police and teachers. Taxes pay for doctors and nursing homes and medicine.
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Shari Arison
Israeli Businesswoman
I have recently been able to see the new world - the quiet, the tranquility and the freedom it will bring with it. This is very comforting knowledge for me because I already know that what I envision eventually becomes a reality.
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Paloma Picasso
French Designer
We are all familiar with the dove carrying an olive branch as a peace offering. The jewelry I've created pays tribute both to the messenger's noble mission and gardens as a refuge of peace and tranquility.
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Harry Vardon
English Athlete
To play well you must feel tranquil and at peace. I have never been troubled by nerves in golf because I felt I had nothing to lose and everything to gain.
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James Allen
British Author
The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good. Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom.
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Sun Yat-sen
Chinese Leader
True is the saying: 'In order to make the world tranquil and happy, the nation must first be well governed!
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Siouxsie Sioux
British Musician
I love the ocean. I've always liked the blue, so tranquil and peaceful and gliding. And the fear of it.
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Thomas a Kempis
German Clergyman
Great tranquility of heart is his who cares for neither praise nor blame.
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Ben Dolnick
American Writer
In life, we like tranquility; in books, we love tension.
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Anne Frank
German Writer
I see the world being slowly transformed into a wilderness; I hear the approaching thunder that, one day, will destroy us too. I feel the suffering of millions. And yet, when I look up at the sky, I somehow feel that everything will change for the better, that this cruelty too shall end, that peace and tranquility will return once more.
Quote examples
Jill Lepore
American Historian
Taxes, well laid and well spent, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, and promote the general welfare. Taxes protect property and the environment; taxes make business possible. Taxes pay for roads and schools and bridges and police and teachers. Taxes pay for doctors and nursing homes and medicine.
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Shari Arison
Israeli Businesswoman
I have recently been able to see the new world - the quiet, the tranquility and the freedom it will bring with it. This is very comforting knowledge for me because I already know that what I envision eventually becomes a reality.
Quote examples
Paloma Picasso
French Designer
We are all familiar with the dove carrying an olive branch as a peace offering. The jewelry I've created pays tribute both to the messenger's noble mission and gardens as a refuge of peace and tranquility.
Quote examples
Harry Vardon
English Athlete
To play well you must feel tranquil and at peace. I have never been troubled by nerves in golf because I felt I had nothing to lose and everything to gain.
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James Allen
British Author
The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good. Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom.
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Sun Yat-sen
Chinese Leader
True is the saying: 'In order to make the world tranquil and happy, the nation must first be well governed!
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Siouxsie Sioux
British Musician
I love the ocean. I've always liked the blue, so tranquil and peaceful and gliding. And the fear of it.
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Thomas a Kempis
German Clergyman
Great tranquility of heart is his who cares for neither praise nor blame.
Quote examples
Ben Dolnick
American Writer
In life, we like tranquility; in books, we love tension.
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