serenity

noun

se·​ren·​i·​ty sə-ˈre-nə-tē How to pronounce serenity (audio)
Synonyms of serenity
: 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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Its woody, salty, and sea-watery notes are as calming as the sound of ocean waves crashing ashore, but give the wearer a still-water type of serenity. Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 27 May 2026 But before then, its quiet greenhouses will provide players and fans with a rare moment of serenity. Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 26 May 2026 But as word of Newport's glamor and serenity reached the ears of the masses, the place needed hotels. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026 Woven through Visible Cloaks’ beautiful, featherlight album was a hope for serenity, a desire for peace that never came to pass. Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for serenity

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of serenity was in 1599

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“Serenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serenity. Accessed 31 May. 2026.

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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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