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
  • Bring a group for a tranquil picnic by the lake at the pavilion.
    — Dalia Faheid, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2025
  • 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
  • The scene today plays like an anvil tossed into a tranquil pond.
    — Kyle Smith, National Review, 11 Mar. 2022
  • The tranquil water at this beach makes swimming all day an easy task.
    — Rondel Holder, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2021
  • Calm waters lapped against the shore under a tranquil blue sky.
    — oregonlive, 23 June 2021
  • That gallery of guitars leads to the master, which has a tranquil feel.
    — Birmingham Magazine, AL.com, 17 Apr. 2018
  • Of course, these suites have tranquil views of the garden below.
    — Kristen Shirley, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2021
  • The strong sun of the south beats down a tranquil somnolence over the whole town.
    — Frances Mayes, National Geographic, 11 July 2019
  • Rooms are chic and modern with floor-to-ceiling views of the tranquil bay.
    — Shayne Benowitz, miamiherald, 10 Apr. 2018
  • There’s no in-ground swimming pool; the tranquil Magothy will have to do.
    — Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
  • 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
  • But the tranquil life Helene knew was shadowed from the start.
    — Orange County Register, 20 Jan. 2017
  • In its path, a group of longtime neighbors live in a tranquil enclave of homes.
    — Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 19 May 2025
  • The site was located on a tranquil cove whose shores were thick with hemlock and cedar.
    — Rafal Gerszak, Smithsonian, 19 Dec. 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
  • In a tranquil Ukrainian monastery, dozens driven from homes by war find refuge.
    — Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2022
  • The latest case comes amid a rise in violence and drug-gang killings in the once tranquil city.
    — Fox News, 26 Apr. 2018
  • 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 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
  • 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 ones on the property are just as tranquil as those elsewhere in the region.
    — World Of Hyatt, AFAR Media, 10 June 2025
  • Click here to see all the photos of the tranquil New York getaway.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 May 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Heading west towards the tranquil town of Jasper, keep your eyes peeled for wildlife like grizzly bears and elk.
    — Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018
  • This is the tranquil respite visitors and locals alike spend the night after a day of hitting the shops.
    — Natasha Huang Smith, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Jan. 2018
  • The country house certainly plays the part of a tranquil oasis from the outside, too.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 July 2023

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