tranquil

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It was England indeed--tranquil, healthy, prosperous England The rest of the day I need not record.

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  1. adjective Free from commotion or disturbance. See Synonyms at calm.
  2. adjective Free from anxiety, tension, or restlessness; composed.
  3. adjective Steady; even: a tranquil flame.

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Etymologies (2)

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  1. Middle English tranquill, from Latin tranquillus; see kweiə- in Indo-European roots.

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  1. from French tranquille =Spanish tranquilo =Portuguese Italian tranquillo, from Latin tranquillus, quiet, tranquil.
 

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/ˈtræŋkwɪl/
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