How to Use tranquil in a Sentence

tranquil

adjective
  • The area is private and tranquil, with a hot tub for the adults and a slide for the kids.
    Taylor M. Riley, The Courier-Journal, 14 June 2018
  • This soft shade evokes the tranquil feel of a blue sky without a cloud in the sky.
    Kelsey Mulvey, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024
  • The strong sun of the south beats down a tranquil somnolence over the whole town.
    Frances Mayes, National Geographic, 11 July 2019
  • There’s no in-ground swimming pool; the tranquil Magothy will have to do.
    Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Right now Furnish has taken the kids to Dairy Queen and the house is tranquil.
    Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2019
  • That gallery of guitars leads to the master, which has a tranquil feel.
    Birmingham Magazine, AL.com, 17 Apr. 2018
  • For the most part, it's been a smooth ride so far, thanks to tranquil weather for much of the country.
    Mola Lenghi, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2019
  • But that’s the blink of an eye for a system that’s lived for billions of tranquil years.
    Charlie Wood, Popular Science, 12 Feb. 2020
  • The aroma of copal and fresh herbs fill the air, and there’s a tranquil sense of quiet and peace.
    Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Rooms are chic and modern with floor-to-ceiling views of the tranquil bay.
    Shayne Benowitz, miamiherald, 10 Apr. 2018
  • For such a tranquil place, Samuell Farm has seen its share of tumult over the last two decades.
    Robert Wilonsky, Dallas News, 22 Jan. 2020
  • The lake itself was placid and shallow, tranquil and still.
    Reis Thebault, Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Of course, these suites have tranquil views of the garden below.
    Kristen Shirley, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2021
  • The latest case comes amid a rise in violence and drug-gang killings in the once tranquil city.
    Fox News, 26 Apr. 2018
  • Take one of the bikes for a spin on the greenbelt or treat yourself to the tranquil spa or a a gondola ride.
    Dawn Gilbertson, azcentral, 15 May 2018
  • The tranquil world of Hall & Oates was rocked this week by news that the longtime duo are in the midst of a nasty legal battle.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2023
  • For a stay that’s a short walk to the lifts, shops and restaurants, the hotel is remarkably tranquil.
    Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Dec. 2023
  • But at the base of the mountain, life seems strangely normal — tranquil, even.
    Jes Aznar and Russell Goldman, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2018
  • The scene today plays like an anvil tossed into a tranquil pond.
    Kyle Smith, National Review, 11 Mar. 2022
  • The gentle, warm breeze and the sights and sounds of the Amazon made for a tranquil experience.
    Emily Gillespie, Washington Post, 4 Oct. 2019
  • Calm waters lapped against the shore under a tranquil blue sky.
    oregonlive, 23 June 2021
  • While there is lots of action out on the West Coast, things have been pretty tranquil around these parts.
    Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2021
  • The tranquil water at this beach makes swimming all day an easy task.
    Rondel Holder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Flower petals drifted on the surface of the water, and white, lush trees swayed in a tranquil way.
    Elise Favis, Washington Post, 30 July 2020
  • Though the city is hectic, her office (like her clothes) is tranquil, down a long, lush road off a busy street.
    Alex Frank, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2018
  • The site was located on a tranquil cove whose shores were thick with hemlock and cedar.
    Rafal Gerszak, Smithsonian, 19 Dec. 2019
  • Dean is truly soaring through the clouds; may the wind be at your tail and the skies tranquil on your eternal journey.
    Sun-Sentinel.com, 15 Apr. 2018
  • In a tranquil Ukrainian monastery, dozens driven from homes by war find refuge.
    Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2022
  • The tranquil, turquoise waters of this part of Virgin Gorda are ideal for yachts and sailboats, who stake out a spot here for a night or two.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Once a favorite spot for the young composer Fryderyk Chopin, this tranquil oasis invites you to pause and relax.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025

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