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tranquil

tran·quil [ trángkwəl, tránkwəl ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. free from commotion: free of any disturbance or commotion
a tranquil morning

2. composed: free from or showing no signs of anxiety or agitation

[Mid-15th century. Via French< Latin tranquillus]

tran·quil·ly adverb
tran·quil·ness noun
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