serenity

noun

se·​ren·​i·​ty sə-ˈre-nə-tē 

: a state of utter calm and unruffled repose or quietude

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Synonyms

• calm
• calmness
• hush
• peace
• peacefulness
• placidity
• quiet
• quietness
• quietude
• repose
• restfulness
• sereneness
• still
• stillness
• tranquility
• tranquillity

Examples of serenity in a Sentence

the serenity in the aftermath of the tornado was remarkable

his serenity calmed those around him

Recent Examples on the Web

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And the trail winding around Lake Herrick had long been a source of serenity for visitors. —Holly Yan, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

serenity

noun

se·​ren·​i·​ty sə-ˈren-ət-ē 

: the quality or state of being serene : peacefulness