serenity

se·ren·i·ty

noun \sə-ˈre-nə-tē\

Definition of SERENITY

: the quality or state of being serene

Examples of SERENITY

1. <the serenity in the aftermath of the tornado was remarkable>
2. <his serenity calmed those around him>

First Known Use of SERENITY

15th century

Related to SERENITY

Synonyms: calmness, hush, peace, peacefulness, placidity, quiet, quietness, quietude, repose, restfulness, sereneness, calm, still, stillness, tranquillity (or tranquility)

Antonyms: bustle, commotion, hubbub, hurly-burly, pandemonium, tumult, turmoil, unquietness, unrest, uproar

Related Words: lull, pause, respite; silence; mildness, soothingness; comity, concord, harmony; casualness, easygoingness, informality, laid-backness, relaxedness

Near Antonyms: clamor, din, noise, racket

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Rhymes with SERENITY

amenity