SERENITIES Synonyms: 128 Similar and Opposite Words

serenity

noun

sə-ˈre-nə-tē

Definition of serenity

as in restfulness

a state of freedom from storm or disturbance the serenity in the aftermath of the tornado was remarkable

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as in composure

evenness of emotions or temper his serenity calmed those around him

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as in peacefulness

freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions the momentary serenity experienced during his lunchtime rambles gets him through the rest of the workday

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Recent Examples of serenity His distinct style lies at the intersection of urban geometry and natural elements invoking serenity amidst the chaos of everyday life. — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Rookie outfielder Brice Matthews broke the serenity of a sleepy Sunday morning in Detroit by saying them to Imai. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 July 2026 Perhaps the composer dreamed of a future performance like the one in Ojai; his music rejects the nightmare of history and goes in search of ultimate serenity. — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 But Trinity will not let her newfound serenity get in the way of defending her friends. — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for serenity

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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

At the level of style, there was nothing obviously flamboyant about Allen’s music, nor her presence on stage, the quiet, acerbic composure of her delivery.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
England had lost their structure, lost their composure, and had lost the ball to a calmer, cleverer opposition.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Definition of composure

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

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

He was brought in, at great cost, precisely for situations like yesterday — to add the tactical calmness and analytical mind that Southgate was accused of lacking.

— The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 16 July 2026
In that space lives clarity, confidence and calmness.

— Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

Definition of calmness

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

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

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