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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Opposition lawmakers praised her serenity and firmness. Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025 But there’s only one human that has some power over my serenity and well being, and that’s me. Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 18 Apr. 2025 This serenity is a long way from the 52-year-old’s musical beginnings with the riotous German hip-hop crew Fischmob in the ’90s. Laura Snapes, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2025 Perrin’s library exhibit explores the wild side of zoo animals, the spatters and abstraction of pieces echoing Jackson Pollock, the serenity of San Diego’s coastal views and the intersection of music and physical art. Elaine Alfaro, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for serenity

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 25 Apr. 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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