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
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
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The tranquil, upscale neighborhood of Pacific Palisades was devastated by the wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles County in January, destroying thousands of structures—including the home of celebrities such as Jeff Bridges, Paris Hilton, and Billy Crystal.
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Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
Out-of-towners were enjoying the warm weather and music on an outdoor deck at the American Fish Company in Southport, a small and tranquil city near the mouth of the Cape Fear River, when gunshots rang out.
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The century-old white farmhouse, surrounded by the rugged peaks of western North Carolina, sat less than 15 yards from the normally tranquil Cattail Creek.
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Manta Resort boasts private beach access and a restaurant overlooking the water's edge, while the Limni resort, with just 11 rooms and a tranquil central pool, offers a more personalized experience.
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Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
Out-of-towners were enjoying the warm weather and music on an outdoor deck at the American Fish Company in Southport, a small and tranquil city near the mouth of the Cape Fear River, when gunshots rang out.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
The century-old white farmhouse, surrounded by the rugged peaks of western North Carolina, sat less than 15 yards from the normally tranquil Cattail Creek.
—Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 27 Sep. 2025
Manta Resort boasts private beach access and a restaurant overlooking the water's edge, while the Limni resort, with just 11 rooms and a tranquil central pool, offers a more personalized experience.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tranquil
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“Tranquil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tranquil. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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