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tranquilly

tranquilly

1 4.8
In a calm and peaceful way
  • adverb
  • /træŋˈkwɪli/
translation icon : tranquilamente
  • The children played tranquilly in the garden, enjoying the warm sunshine.
  • said tranquilly

Examples

  • On the other side of the street, on the balcony, a black cat walked tranquilly on the parapet.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • It is a relief to me to tell you: for whilst writing to you, I can cry tranquilly.

    Academic text (1995)
  • "All right," I said tranquilly.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • Reconcile your past... ...in order to move tranquilly into your future!

  • "It has been suggested before," Nyx said tranquilly after a moment.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • The winner tranquilly swam the course and received his prize of one hundred dollars donated by the president of the Republic.

    Academic text (1994)
  • "He'll call for help if he needs it," said Ned Gowan, tranquilly watching from my other side.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • Yell if you need anything, Jock." "I will do that," Nkosi said, tranquilly, not taking his eyes from the distant horizon.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • The lily pad lies tranquilly on the surface of the pond, offering both refuge and camouflage for the frog, protecting it from predators.

    Blog text (12)
  • He looked as if he really were an old preacher, tranquilly breathing in the aroma of coffee steam, adding another spoon of sugar like a poor man making the best of luxury.

    Fiction book (1994)

Synonyms

peacefully
vstranquilly
149 1.3

In a calm and quiet way without violence

is calm in general without stressing lack of violence
calmly
vstranquilly
110 1.0

In a calm, steady way without showing anger or nervousness

is about peacefulness overall rather than only lack of visible agitation
leisurely
vstranquilly
30 3.4

In a relaxed way without hurrying

is calm but centers on slow pace rather than emotional quiet
peaceably
vstranquilly
9 3.6

In a calm way without arguing or fighting

focuses on being calm without conflict rather than inner peace
serenely
vstranquilly
7 3.9

In a calm, peaceful way without worry

is calm without inner deep peace focusing on absence of agitation
placidly
vstranquilly
3 5.2

To act calmly and peacefully without showing excitement

is similar but centers on being generally calm rather than neutral stillness
sedately
vstranquilly
1 5.5

In a calm, slow, and dignified way

is calm but adds a sense of dignity and formality rather than plain peace
unhurriedly
vstranquilly
1 3.6

To do something in a slow, calm way without hurry

is calm but stresses lack of speed rather than inner peacefulness
restfully
vstranquilly
1 2.5

In a calm, peaceful way that helps you rest

is calm but focuses on being suitable for rest rather than general calm
composedly
vstranquilly
6.7

Calmly and with control of your feelings

focuses on inner control rather than general peaceful surroundings
nervelessly
vstranquilly
  • Archaic
7.5

To act calmly without showing fear

emphasizes absence of anxiety rather than quiet or peaceful surroundings
unaffectedly
vstranquilly
7.8

Calmly without showing any emotion

means calm but stresses lack of visible response rather than inner peace
relaxedly
vstranquilly
4.2

To act in a calm, comfortable, unhurried way

is calm but highlights comfort and ease rather than pure stillness
mellowly
vstranquilly
4.2

In a gentle, calm, and pleasant way

is calm but carries a warm pleasant quality rather than neutral stillness

Antonyms

14 5.3

In a way that makes you feel worried or uneasy

1 5.7

In a nervous, restless way that shows worry

How Calmly

serenely
7 3.9
peacefully
149 1.3
tranquilly
1 4.8
calmly
110 1.0
quietly
517 1.0

Surface Forms

tranquilly positive

Morphology

tranquilly = tranquil (transparent) = tranquil + ly

Standard adverb formed by adding '-ly' to the adjective 'tranquil', yielding 'in a calm manner'.

Etymology

Tranquilly comes from the Latin word tranquillus, meaning 'quiet' or 'calm'. It is tranquil plus -ly and shares the same root as tranquility, so it means doing something in a calm, peaceful way.