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Tranquil

Quiet; calm; undisturbed; peaceful; not agitated; as, the atmosphere is tranquil; the condition of the country is tranquil.

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Calm 84% connected

Freedom from motion, agitation, or disturbance; a cessation or absence of that which causes motion or disturbance, as of winds or waves; tranquility;…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

Calm 84% connected

Freedom from motion, agitation, or disturbance; a cessation or absence of that which causes motion or disturbance, as of winds or waves; tranquility;…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Composed 84% connected

of Compose

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Composed 84% connected

of Compose

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Stillness 74% connected

The quality or state of being still; quietness; silence; calmness; inactivity.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Stillness 74% connected

The quality or state of being still; quietness; silence; calmness; inactivity.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 7

Calm 92% connected

Freedom from motion, agitation, or disturbance; a cessation or absence of that which causes motion or disturbance, as of winds or waves; tranquility;…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Placid 92% connected

Pleased; contented; unruffied; undisturbed; serene; peaceful; tranquil; quiet; gentle.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Quiet 92% connected

In a state of rest or calm; without stir, motion, or agitation; still; as, a quiet sea; quiet air.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Serene 92% connected

Bright; clear; unabscured; as, a serene sky.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Smooth 92% connected

Having an even surface, or a surface so even that no roughness or points can be perceived by the touch; not rough; as, smooth glass; smooth porcelain.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Still 92% connected

Motionless; at rest; quiet; as, to stand still; to lie or sit still.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Unruffled 92% connected

Not ruffled or agitated; smooth; calm; tranquil; quiet.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Calm 86% connected

Freedom from motion, agitation, or disturbance; a cessation or absence of that which causes motion or disturbance, as of winds or waves; tranquility;…

environment 52% interchangeable less formal softer

Tranquil is especially natural for peaceful places or conditions.

A calm lake. / A tranquil lake.

Formal equivalent 1

Calm 90% connected

Freedom from motion, agitation, or disturbance; a cessation or absence of that which causes motion or disturbance, as of winds or waves; tranquility;…

words for calm 62% interchangeable less formal

Quiet and free from interruption.

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