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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If the hotel’s outdoor pools have a cool, youthful vibe (think DJ beats and poolside paloma cocktails), the spa’s vast heated indoor pool is all about serenity. Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2025 From heli-skiing in the Southern Alps to sipping pinot noir in Central Otago, the island nation blends adventure, culture, and serenity like nowhere else. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025 Yet he’s grown into his role and attained greater serenity, proud of his resilience, consistency and loyalty to the house. Miles Socha, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025 Despite the serenity of the moment, the bird, also known as Greater Yellowlegs in the North and Pitotoy Grande in the South, was hunting. Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for serenity

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 1 Oct. 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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