sereneness

noun

Definition of serenenessnext
1
as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance the inviting sereneness of the secluded monastery

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2
as in peacefulness
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions with the sereneness of someone who has not the slightest fear of rejection, he asked her to marry him

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sereneness
  1. restfulness
  2. peacefulness
  3. serenity
  4. peace
  5. quietness
  6. ease
  7. quiet
Noun
  • The proof was in my Oura ring sleep score—96% and optimal restfulness.
    — Brianna Peters, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
  • But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.
    — Marisa McMillan, Outside, 29 Dec. 2025
Definition of restfulness
Noun
  • Instead, the seductive peacefulness of the house brought to her mind the contemplative sets in the BBC adaptation of Wolf Hall.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
  • The peacefulness of the nature around them helps make the war feel distant — the clouds rolling across the green hills, the bleating of their neighbor's goats at sunset.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Definition of peacefulness
Noun
  • 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
  • Explosions rock Damascus Damascus’ tense post-revolution serenity was punctured on July 2 by the bombing of a café near the Justice Ministry that killed nine people and wounded dozens.
    — Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 15 July 2026
Definition of serenity
Noun
  • The War In times of peace, Odysseus, king of Ithaca, and his wife Penelope (Anne Hathaway) had hosted parties in their palace for all — even beggars were welcome.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026
  • During the 17th century, Japan was in a state of upheaval, fractured by rival warlords fighting for domination; then, three leaders came together to unite the bushō to bring peace and a new order to Japan.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
Definition of peace
Noun
  • To come up with its study, the company looked at different factors that equate to quietness, including monthly search volume, visitor ratings, average summer temperatures, access to nearby restaurants and bars, and availability of accommodations.
    — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
  • The last rays of the setting sun lit the distant Saw Tooth Mountains away to the west, while a quietness settled like a huge soft blanket spread over the wilderness.
    — Anton Money, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Definition of quietness
Noun
  • That’s enough room to accommodate bulky cargo with the ease of a minivan.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
  • It is increasingly defined by ease, access and emotional payoff.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of ease
Noun
  • On Saturday afternoon, as tournament leaders played in the quiet of a clearing course and a low-slung sun, train whistles from the Long Island Railroad echoed clear across the land, offering reminders for the few who remained that their ride was leaving.
    — Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 21 June 2026
  • Wow that the quiet of Sunday surfaces feelings the rest of the week buries.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Definition of quiet
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