(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
<adj.all> 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
not agitated; without losing self-possession
<adj.all> 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
Tranquil \Tran"quil\, a. [L. tranquillus; probably fr. trans across, over + a word akin to quietus quiet: cf. F. tranquille. See {Quiet}.] Quiet; calm; undisturbed; peaceful; not agitated; as, the atmosphere is tranquil; the condition of the country is tranquil.
A style clear, tranquil, easy to follow. --De Quincey.
This lovely view, half water and half sky, is so spacious and tranquil that it recalls landscapes by Giovanni Bellini, his brother-in-law.
But the rumble of military vehicles and, sometimes, bursts of gunfire shatter the tranquil setting, reminders that a little-known bush war that began 11 years ago still rages.
The scene is surprisingly tranquil outside K reactor, the first of the three scheduled to return to operation.
That special feeling of a land eternal and tranquil, the heart of what On Wenlock Edge is all about, was almost wholly lacking. Almost, because it surfaced in the penultimate song, 'Bredon Hill'.
Even he would agree, however, that thanks to Mr Ricupero, September will now be a nervous rather than tranquil month.
It's an inviting, tranquil setting, the perfect place to ruminate on what would be lost if the two superpowers didn't continue their walks in the woods.
Still, travelling along the stone belt gives you a glimpse of people living a very English existence, rural and tranquil.
Sri Lanka, once known only for its tranquil beach resorts, gemstones and tea, has been torn by ethnic tensions since 1983, when Tamil militants launched a separatist war claiming discrimination by the Sinhalese majority.
While watching the television news recently, Brazilians were struck dumb by the image of a vacationer in Bermuda shorts being menaced by the populace at a tranquil beach resort in the picturesque south of the country.
But it was still running high and the backwater was the only spot tranquil enough for my float. Using an elderly carp rod and an antique centrepin reel, I lobbed float and sprat towards the willow tree on the far side.
Residents of this posh community that once tried to ban men from jogging topless needn't be worried any more about having their tranquil evenings disturbed by the whooshing sound of tennis ball machines.
This tranquil Himalayan kingdom's capital is becoming a sea of violence and hatred, and the latest target is the police force widely despised for its longtime repression of pro-democracy activits.
She and other currency analysts also say dollar-yen trading has been tranquil because there have been no major changes in the Japanese economic picture and few adjustments in the Bank of Japan's monetary policy.
Most of the violence Wednesday was in the southern and central regions, the Sinhalese heartland of this island off the tip of India, which was renounced for tranquil beaches, gemstones and tea before the ethnic warfare began.
In a tranquil, wooded valley beside a rushing stream, Ronald Stewart and his wife, Barbara, built a splendid business at the Lagg hotel.
A month of frenetic activity punctuates an otherwise relatively tranquil existence.
A gang had provoked outrage in a tranquil suburb by ramming a metal rod through the head of a youngster.
It is tranquil, smiling, slow and gentle.
Asked how he felt after announcing his resignation, Uno said his mind was "meikyo shisui," a poetic phrase meaning tranquil as a mirror or still water.
Apart from agriculture, the valley's main business is reputed to be providing the men of the Vatican's Swiss Guard. Life is not always tranquil: there can be a great deal of weather in Alpine valleys.
Parakeets, turtles and flamingos laze among the orchids. I found a tranquil escape from all this sport at Chez Pierre, a bar that offered an excellent selection of beers.
Judging by the still tranquil stretch between the mairie and the village church, the essence of Giverny has been preserved.