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Tranquil

  1. adjective

    (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

    a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay

    Similar: placid, quiet, still, smooth, unruffled

  2. adjective

    not agitated; without losing self-possession

    spoke in a calm voice

    Similar: calm, unagitated, serene

Word family

tranquilness · tranquility · tranquilly

Words that mean the same

Harmless and Mild

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