tranquil
adjective
tran·quil
ˈtraŋ-kwəl 
ˈtran-
1
a
: free from agitation of mind or spirit
a tranquil self-assurance
b
: free from disturbance or turmoil
a tranquil scene
tranquilness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of tranquil in a Sentence
the house was once again tranquil after the kids moved outside to play
though she should have been upset, she felt oddly tranquil upon learning that she would not be receiving the scholarship
Recent Examples on the Web
The restaurant's 40-seat patio, surrounded by lush greenery, offers a tranquil oasis for al fresco dining on sunny days and breezy evenings.
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Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
The couple acknowledged that their once tranquil lives here will never be the same.
—Matt Bradley, NBC News, 7 Feb. 2024
Souto de Moura, an esteemed architect and proprietor of Duas Portas, a tranquil eight-room boutique hotel in Porto, shared her profound insights on what sets Portugal’s visual language apart.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2024
The tranquil spa offers a range of treatments designed to maximize the natural healing potential of honey.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
The wee morning hours were blissfully tranquil, even though Joshua Tree saw a record-breaking number of visitors in 2023, with more than 3.2 million people passing through the gates.
—Maggie Downs, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2024
Facing the Atlantic Ocean, Grace Bay Beach captivates visitors with its tranquil ambiance since the turquoise waters are never rough, thanks to an offshore reef.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2024
Memories of his dead mother haunt him, and early flashbacks reveal a tranquil childhood interrupted by gruesome violence.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2024
From a tranquil second-story Japanese tea parlor in the East Village to a charming British-run restaurant serving up traditional fare that’s been a West Village staple since the ‘90s, there’s plenty to choose from.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2024
Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
The couple acknowledged that their once tranquil lives here will never be the same.
—Matt Bradley, NBC News, 7 Feb. 2024
Souto de Moura, an esteemed architect and proprietor of Duas Portas, a tranquil eight-room boutique hotel in Porto, shared her profound insights on what sets Portugal’s visual language apart.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2024
The tranquil spa offers a range of treatments designed to maximize the natural healing potential of honey.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
The wee morning hours were blissfully tranquil, even though Joshua Tree saw a record-breaking number of visitors in 2023, with more than 3.2 million people passing through the gates.
—Maggie Downs, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2024
Facing the Atlantic Ocean, Grace Bay Beach captivates visitors with its tranquil ambiance since the turquoise waters are never rough, thanks to an offshore reef.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2024
Memories of his dead mother haunt him, and early flashbacks reveal a tranquil childhood interrupted by gruesome violence.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2024
From a tranquil second-story Japanese tea parlor in the East Village to a charming British-run restaurant serving up traditional fare that’s been a West Village staple since the ‘90s, there’s plenty to choose from.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2024
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“Tranquil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tranquil. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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