serenity

noun

se·​ren·​i·​ty sə-ˈre-nə-tē How to pronounce serenity (audio)
: a state of utter calm and unruffled repose or quietude

Examples of serenity in a Sentence

the serenity in the aftermath of the tornado was remarkable his serenity calmed those around him
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Amid Erika’s serenity season, there’s a thrill to these reminders that her steely edge is still right there beneath the surface. Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025 So rather than maintain the quiet, peaceful sleep environment any young child needs, her daughter found her serenity disrupted by the sound of her mom crashing to the floor having tried to sit on a chair that simply wasn't there. David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025 There’s a pastoral serenity to the place, with geese waddling in a line and sheep and cows grazing, but Munir continues to carry his sadness like a heavy burden. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2025 The philosophers, the meditation, the purposeful and controlled breathing, the serenity with things that easily would rattle most offers a glimpse into Varas’ special wiring. Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for serenity

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of serenity was in the 15th century

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“Serenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serenity. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.

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serenity

noun
se·​ren·​i·​ty sə-ˈren-ət-ē How to pronounce serenity (audio)
: the quality or state of being serene : peacefulness

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