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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These are landscapes without the operatic vistas and ostensibly untrammeled serenity of Bierstadt. Jeremy Lybarger, ARTnews.com, 6 Jan. 2025 The power and serenity of nature positively impact human physical and mental health. Zoe Hiller, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2025 But for adherents, the government’s C-11 Impoundment Project offers anything but serenity. David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2025 This is the kind of place where time slows down: There are no traffic lights, no high-rise hotels, just endless turquoise waters and a sense of serenity that’s increasingly hard to find these days. Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 31 Dec. 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 23 Jan. 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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