serenity
Americannoun
PLURAL
serenities-
the state or quality of being serene, calm, or tranquil; sereneness.
- Synonyms:
- peace, peacefulness, calm, composure
- Antonyms:
- agitation
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(usually initial capital letter) a title of honor, respect, or reverence, used in speaking of or to certain members of royalty (usually preceded by his, your, etc.).
Other Word Forms
- overserenity noun
Etymology
Origin of serenity
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English serenite, from Latin serēnitās; serene ( def. ), -ity ( def. )
Example Sentences
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One can appreciate the contrast between the serenity of the brothers at the stake, heads raised in prayer, and the frantic, distressed attempts by the surrounding figures to evade the flames.
The last two sections are more interesting and beautiful, with troubled darknesses under the surface serenity.
From New York Times
The real threat to his serenity — and his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination — comes from three weightier investigations.
From Los Angeles Times
Tension vanishes, shoulders relax, serenity seems within reach.
From BBC
It called for “serenity” in the world of soccer to “help reduce the tensions” surrounding the refereeing collective in Spain.
From Seattle Times
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