Meaning: Free from disturbance; calm
Hindi: शांत
Synonyms: calm, peaceful, serene, placid
Antonyms: turbulent, chaotic, agitated
Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level) · SSC Steno 2026 T-1 · SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 · SSC MTS 2024 · SSC CPO 2023 T-1 · SSC CGL 2023 T-1 · SSC CGL 2021 T-1
tranquil in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2024 Spelling
Select the option that rectifies the spelling error in the following sentence.
The poet was able to compose the long poem in a tranquill atmosphere.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) tranquil
Correct Answer: tranquil
Explanation:
The word "tranquill" is incorrectly spelt. The correct spelling is tranquil, which means calm and peaceful (शांत / शांतिपूर्ण).
Other options (trankwil, tranquel, trancuel) are incorrect and non-standard spellings.
Only tranquil is correct.. - SSC MTS 2024 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
TranquilAnswer & explanation
Answer: A) Unquiet
Answer: Unquiet
Explanation:
The word "Tranquil" means calm, peaceful, and quiet.
(Hindi: शांत, ठंडा)
The antonym would be a word that means not calm or noisy, which is "Unquiet."
(Hindi: अशांत, बेचैन)
Other options:
• Composed – calm and self-controlled (Hindi: संयमित)
• Serene – peaceful and calm (Hindi: शांत, निर्मल)
• Shabby – worn out or in poor condition (Hindi: घटिया, जर्जर)
Hence, "Unquiet" is the correct antonym of "Tranquil." - SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 Synonyms
Identify the synonym of 'Tranquil'.
Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Peaceful
The word 'Tranquil' means calm, quiet, and free from disturbance.
Option 2 (Peaceful) is correct as it shares the same meaning of calmness and serenity.
Option 1 (Restless) is wrong because it means unable to rest or stay still, opposite of tranquil.
Option 3 (Turbulent) is wrong as it means full of confusion or disorder.
Option 4 (Chaotic) is wrong because it means completely disordered, opposite of tranquil. - SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level) One Word Substitution
From the given alternatives, select the one-word substitution of the following: Free from disturbance or calm.
Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Tranquil
Meaning: tranquil = free from disturbance; calm and peaceful *(शांत, प्रशांत, निश्चल)*.
Example: *a tranquil lake*.
Why the others are wrong.
#B Quill = a large feather, or a pen made from one *(पंख की कलम)* — a noun, unrelated.
#B Relinquish = to give up or let go willingly *(त्याग देना, छोड़ देना)* — a verb.
#B Terrific = very great, or excellent *(ज़बरदस्त, शानदार)* — the opposite of calm in feel.
Answer: Tranquil
*Tranquil → tranquillity → tranquilliser: all about calm.* - SSC Steno 2026 T-1 Synonyms
Select the synonym of Tranquil.
Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Peaceful
Meaning: tranquil = calm, quiet, free from disturbance *(शांत, स्थिर)*.
peaceful = calm and untroubled *(शांतिपूर्ण)* — the same sense exactly.
A tranquil lake and a peaceful lake are the same still water.
Why the others are wrong.
• agitated = disturbed, restless *(व्याकुल, उत्तेजित)* — the antonym.
• violent = using force, stormy *(हिंसक, उग्र)* — the opposite of calm.
• sad = unhappy *(दुखी)* — a mood, not a state of calm.
*Tranquillity is the noun; a tranquil sea has no ripples.* - SSC CPO 2023 T-1 Spelling
Some words in the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains a spelling error.
The rolling waves on the beach were so trainquil and soothing.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) trainquil
The option that contains a spelling error is: trainquil.
The correct spelling should be "tranquil."
Tranquil: Free from disturbance; calm; peaceful; serene.
Beach: The shore of a body of water, especially when sandy or pebbly.
Soothing: Having a calming, comforting, or relieving effect; providing relief from pain or discomfort; pacifying or reassuring.
Rolling: Moving or flowing smoothly and continuously in a steady stream, typically with a slight undulating motion.
Examples
- “The lake was tranquil in the early morning.”
tranquil – questions
What is the meaning of tranquil in Hindi?
tranquil means “शांत” in Hindi. In English: Free from disturbance; calm
What are the synonyms of tranquil?
Synonyms of tranquil: calm, peaceful, serene, placid.
What is the opposite of tranquil?
Antonyms of tranquil: turbulent, chaotic, agitated.
Has tranquil been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – tranquil has been asked 7 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level), SSC Steno 2026 T-1, SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025, SSC MTS 2024, SSC CPO 2023 T-1, SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC CGL 2021 T-1.