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Can I replace “peaceful” with “tranquil” in this sentence: “He needed a peaceful place to write his novels”?
Jun 23, 2025 3:19 AM
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Yes. They are close synonyms. The American Heritage dictionary lists "calm, peaceful, placid, serene, tranquil" as synonyms, and doesn't mention any differences in meaning. "Peaceful" is a more common, more everyday word. "Tranquil" is slightly fancier, more literary.
Jun 25, 2025 12:15 AM
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Yes tranquil or peaceful are both good.
Jun 23, 2025 3:14 PM
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