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
  • Right now Furnish has taken the kids to Dairy Queen and the house is tranquil.
    Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2019
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • In a tranquil Ukrainian monastery, dozens driven from homes by war find refuge.
    Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2022
  • Situated on the edge of the Dolomites is tranquil and stylish Lake Garda, Italy’s largest lake.
    Tom Marchant, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Oct. 2021
  • The sanctuary, which sits on 200 forested acres, aims to provide the chimps with a tranquil place to live out their days.
    Emily Anthes Emil T. Lippe, New York Times, 8 Aug. 2023
  • From Mr Mababe’s tranquil farm, such fears seem distant.
    The Economist, 28 Apr. 2018
  • The country house certainly plays the part of a tranquil oasis from the outside, too.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 July 2023
  • The water was quiet and tranquil, the smell of bait fish and salt air overwhelmed by the scent of bacon frying in the galley.
    Robert Gauthier, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2022
  • Sunday: Coming off lows in the mid-60s to around 70, Sunday should be mostly tranquil, if on the hot side.
    Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 22 June 2018
  • The kitchen opens up to the tranquil pool and a bucolic fruit and vegetable garden, while floral and arboreal wallpaper appear in the kids’ rooms and bathrooms.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 3 Sep. 2024
  • Like the rest of the property, each guest room is thoughtfully designed to blend the calm and tranquil elements of the sea with an urban excitement through its textures, materials, and color palette.
    Vanessa Wilkins, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2024

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