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[ adjective ] characterized by absence of emotional agitation
Examples "calm acceptance of the inevitable" "remained serene in the midst of turbulence" "a serene expression on her face" "she became more tranquil" "tranquil life in the country" Used in print (Peter J. White, "Report on Laos"...)To many_a Frenchman - they came 95 years ago , colonized , and stayed until Laos became independent in 1953 - the land had been even more delightfully tranquil than Tahiti . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] free from disturbance
Examples "a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay" "the quiet waters of a lagoon" "a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky" "a smooth channel crossing" "scarcely a ripple on the still water" Related terms |
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