How to Use tranquil in a Sentence

tranquil

adjective
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • Things were relatively tranquil in Judea for the next few years, at least from the outside.
    Anne Thériault, Longreads, 18 Dec. 2019
  • The tasting room is a tranquil spot with a deck, Hill Country views for miles and daily tastings for $25.
    Teresa Gubbins, Dallas News, 13 Aug. 2023
  • The space is tranquil with big glass windows that look out onto our tennis court.
    Marc Myers, WSJ, 23 Oct. 2018
  • The north shore, buffered by the protective coral reef that started to grow as the volcano eroded away, is tranquil.
    Katherine Cusumano, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2019
  • The site is tranquil and quiet and features views out over a river valley.
    Kimberley Mok, Treehugger, 30 June 2023
  • Create a tranquil atmosphere in your home by burning this scent after a long day.
    Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2024
  • The area feels tranquil and private without compromising on amenities or sea views.
    Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2024

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