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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Oslo blends sleek Scandinavian design with serenity—its waterfront promenades, floating saunas, and forested parks offering quiet escape. Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025 The Spa The 11,500-square-foot Spa Montage is a sanctuary of serenity, whose treatments reflect the region’s natural beauty. Rafael Peña, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025 Now, the serenity some seek here is broken up by the buzz of chain saws and whoop-whoop-whoop of helicopter blades, including an occasional military Chinook. Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 7 July 2025 The application, the discipline, the serenity from the recitation of the daimoku helped Baggio overcome. James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 June 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 29 Aug. 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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