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tranquil vs quiet

quiet vs tranquil

tranquil is not a noun while quiet is a noun.

tranquil and quiet both are adjectives.

tranquil is not a verb while quiet is a verb.

tranquil is not an adverb while quiet is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tranquil No Yes No No
quiet Yes Yes Yes Yes
As adjectives, tranquil and quiet are synonyms defined as:
  • tranquil and quiet: (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
Other synonyms of tranquil include placid, smooth, still, unruffled.
tranquil (noun) quiet (noun)
a disposition free from stress or emotion
the absence of sound
a period of calm weather
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
tranquil (adjective) quiet (adjective)
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound
not agitated; without losing self-possession characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
(of the sun) characterized by a low level of surface phenomena, such as sunspots
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
in a softened tone
not showy or obtrusive
tranquil (verb) quiet (verb)
make calm or still
become quiet or quieter
tranquil (adverb) quiet (adverb)
with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')
Difference between tranquil and quiet

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