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
An adorable ice cream and churro shop is just a skip away from one of the resort’s nine pools, each offering its own unique ambiance, from a tranquil oasis for the adults to a lively hub for the whole family.
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Anna Tingley, Variety, 7 May 2024
Families love the log cabins, canvas cottages, and yurts with Scandi-style interiors; the tranquil main lodge is adults-only.
—Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2024
Located on the tranquil waters of Palm Beach, amenities here include six restaurants and three bars, hydromassage pools, and plenty of sea sports like kayaking.
—Juliet Izon, Glamour, 3 May 2024
In the lobby is a seating area with bamboo stools set adjacent to a breakfast nook: a tranquil garden with pebbled flooring and shade provided by a fruiting Japanese guava tree.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 2 May 2024
This part of the island is incredibly peaceful — ideal for a tranquil getaway.
—Hannah Seligson, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2024
The boat’s vibration-free hybrid propulsion extends the comfort while in electric-only mode, creating a tranquil environment for wildlife encounters.
—Gemma Harris, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2024
Outside the tranquil boundaries of the community awaits an intriguing contrast.
—Prime Development Land Company, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2024
Most rooms boast a private balcony, while all are tranquil havens decorated in neutral tones by Rockwell Group.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024
Anna Tingley, Variety, 7 May 2024
Families love the log cabins, canvas cottages, and yurts with Scandi-style interiors; the tranquil main lodge is adults-only.
—Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2024
Located on the tranquil waters of Palm Beach, amenities here include six restaurants and three bars, hydromassage pools, and plenty of sea sports like kayaking.
—Juliet Izon, Glamour, 3 May 2024
In the lobby is a seating area with bamboo stools set adjacent to a breakfast nook: a tranquil garden with pebbled flooring and shade provided by a fruiting Japanese guava tree.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 2 May 2024
This part of the island is incredibly peaceful — ideal for a tranquil getaway.
—Hannah Seligson, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2024
The boat’s vibration-free hybrid propulsion extends the comfort while in electric-only mode, creating a tranquil environment for wildlife encounters.
—Gemma Harris, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2024
Outside the tranquil boundaries of the community awaits an intriguing contrast.
—Prime Development Land Company, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2024
Most rooms boast a private balcony, while all are tranquil havens decorated in neutral tones by Rockwell Group.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024
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“Tranquil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tranquil. Accessed 17 May. 2024.
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