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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Your body and brain will appreciate the reset, and your well-being and serenity will return the favor. Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 The film begins in bucolic enough fashion, with a close-up of a baby crib mobile that might suggest peaceful nights and mornings in which a child is lulled into serenity. Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024 Just watching the water while high can bring a certain serenity your brain. Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2024 My stress melted away, morphing into something resembling serenity. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 29 Oct. 2024 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 17 Nov. 2024.

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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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