serenity

noun

se·​ren·​i·​ty sə-ˈre-nə-tē 

: a state of utter calm and unruffled repose or quietude

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Synonyms of serenity

• restfulness
• quietness
• sereneness
• quiet

Examples of serenity in a Sentence

the serenity in the aftermath of the tornado was remarkable

his serenity calmed those around him

Recent Examples on the Web

Like Spain through the World Cup, there’s a real serenity about Mercedes. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Choosing instead the peace and serenity that are based on knowing God’s presence at that moment has a healing effect. — Mark Swinney, Christian Science Monitor, 21 July 2026

On the Autobahn, the Cayenne effortlessly stormed to its 162 mph top speed, feeling granite-solid and maintaining an air of serenity inside. — Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 15 July 2026

The congregation started to arrive at the usual time, about half an hour before Mass on a recent Saturday afternoon, the old church slowly filling with the descendants and caretakers of a place of great serenity but also great loss. — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for serenity

• amenity
• obscenity
• lenity

Kids Definition

serenity

noun

se·​ren·​i·​ty sə-ˈren-ət-ē 

: the quality or state of being serene : peacefulness