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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Nature and the mountains provide us a sense of serenity, a sense of spirituality. John Meyer, The Denver Post, 2 Feb. 2025 The Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River blends riverside serenity with cosmopolitan buzz and achieves the holy grail of marrying grandeur and scale with intimate spaces. Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025 The paintings, all watercolors, take turns at serenity and dread. Grace Edquist, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025 Think of the serenity and Belle Epoque styling of Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc meeting the sophistication and exclusivity of the Hermitage Monte-Carlo rolled into a superyacht. Katia Damborsky, Forbes, 21 Jan. 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 16 Feb. 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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