Skittery and Tranquil

Opposite meaning words

Skittery adjective - Easily excited by nature.

Usage example: chickadees are skittery creatures, so don't expect them to linger at the bird feeder

Show all Definitions

Tranquil is an antonym for skittery.

Tranquil adjective - Free from disturbing noise or uproar.

Show all Definitions

Skittery is an antonym for tranquil.

Nearby Word: tranquilly

Cite this Source

Tranquil and Skittery. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 03, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/skittery/tranquil

Skittery & Tranquil. N.p., 2016. Web. 03 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/skittery/tranquil>.

Tranquil or Skittery. 2016. Accessed August 03, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/skittery/tranquil.

Google Ngram Viewer shows how "skittery" and "tranquil" have occurred on timeline