Question

Which sentences uses the most positive connotation: The beach was calm; The beach was serene; The beach was quiet; or The beach was still?

Answer 1

Serene or calm would both work, but I would go with serene

Explanation:

Quiet and still aren't always good things. However, serene means peaceful and calm, which is always good. Using the word serene gives the reader a better idea of how you are trying to describe the beach.