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

The 94-passenger Amangati, which is now open for reservations and will set sail in spring 2027, embodies the hotel brand’s space and privacy design, and even offers a two-deck spa with a Japanese serenity garden. — Janice Wald Henderson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

The book is a detailed, and often very funny, account of his final years, filled with hope and despair, panic and joy and serenity. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026

Reaching the state of serenity isn’t just by happenstance, but the aftermath of resilience. — Ngozi Nwanji, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026

Bass was a picture of serenity while talking inside the Browns’ facility on Lou Groza Boulevard, named after the Hall of Fame offensive tackle/kicker known simply as The Toe. — Tim Graham, New York Times, 21 Aug. 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