tranquilly
1
4.8
- adverb
- /træŋˈkwɪli/
- The children played tranquilly in the garden, enjoying the warm sunshine.
- said tranquilly
Examples
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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!
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"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
120
1.3
In a calm and quiet way without violence
97
1.0
In a calm, steady way without showing anger or nervousness
28
3.4
In a relaxed way without hurrying
8
3.6
In a calm way without arguing or fighting
6
3.9
In a calm, peaceful way without worry
2
5.2
To act calmly and peacefully without showing excitement
1
5.5
In a calm, slow, and dignified way
1
3.6
To do something in a slow, calm way without hurry
1
2.5
In a calm, peaceful way that helps you rest
1
6.7
Calmly and with control of your feelings
1
7.5
To act calmly without showing fear
1
7.8
Calmly without showing any emotion
1
4.2
To act in a calm, comfortable, unhurried way
1
4.2
In a gentle, calm, and pleasant way
Antonyms
How Calmly
Surface Forms
Morphology
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.