TRANQUILLY

tranquilly

(adverb) without emotional agitation; “tranquilly she went on with her work”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

tranquilly (comparative more tranquilly, superlative most tranquilly)

In a tranquil manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Tran"quil*ly, adv.

Definition: In a tranquil manner; calmly.

TRANQUIL

Tran"quil, a. Etym: [L. tranquillus; probably fr. trans across, over + a word akin to quietus quiet: cf. F. tranquille. See Quiet.]

Definition: Quiet; calm; undisturbed; peaceful; not agitated; as, the atmosphere is tranquil; the condition of the country is tranquil. A style clear, tranquil, easy to follow. De Quincey.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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