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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The Ise Grand Shrine is my favorite, particularly in the early morning because of the serenity of the surrounding forest and the nearby Isuzu River. Matt Alt, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025 Recognizing this, Calm, the leading mental health platform, has launched Not Calm Moms, a bold new initiative reframing maternal mental health around the community, not unattainable notions of serenity. Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025 The 62,000-square foot Maxx Wellbeing Centre is also a dizzying universe of wellness and an oasis of serenity. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025 Sip into The serenity of nature pairs perfectly with the peaceful town experiences. Pismo Beach Conference and Visitor Bureau, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2025 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 7 May. 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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