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
• Much of the night ends up tranquil, if still mostly cloudy.
  — Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 27 May 2017
• 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
• Good to know: The grounds include a tranquil RV park and campground store.
  — Jeanne Cooper, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Oct. 2017
• 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
• In the midst of the tranquil scene, my phone began to vibrate with texts, tweets, and LinkedIn messages.
  — Thea Lee, Cosmopolitan, 21 Aug. 2017
• 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
• And for ultimate relaxation, the spa offers a tranquil oasis amid the city’s vibrant energy.
  — Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
• Exposure to nature, with its subtle sounds, tranquil silence, and limited color palette calms both brain and body.
  — Richard E. Cytowic, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024

Last Updated: 25 Mar 2025