Synonyms of serenity

serenity

noun

sə-ˈre-nə-tē 

1

as in restfulness

a state of freedom from storm or disturbance

the serenity in the aftermath of the tornado was remarkable

Synonyms & Similar Words

• restfulness
• quietness
• sereneness
• quiet
• calmness
• calm
• tranquility
• quietude
• peacefulness
• peace
• silence
• stillness
• placidity
• still
• hush
• lull
• repose
• respite
• pause
• harmony
• concord
• comity
• informality
• casualness
• mildness
• soothingness
• relaxedness
• easygoingness
• laid-backness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• turmoil
• bustle
• unrest
• commotion
• tumult
• hubbub
• pandemonium
• uproar
• noise
• hurly-burly
• unquietness
• clamor
• din
• racket

2

as in composure

evenness of emotions or temper

his serenity calmed those around him

Synonyms & Similar Words

• composure
• calmness
• equanimity
• tranquility
• coolness
• collectedness
• equilibrium
• imperturbability
• sangfroid
• placidity
• self-possession
• aplomb
• confidence
• countenance
• tranquilness
• assurance
• repose
• cool
• composedness
• self-assurance
• self-composedness
• self-confidence
• poise
• indifference
• self-assuredness
• self-trust
• impassivity
• unconcern
• numbness
• detachment
• apathy
• easygoingness
• phlegm
• insensibility
• laid-backness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agitation
• perturbation
• anxiety
• concern
• care
• uneasiness
• apprehension
• disquiet
• solicitude
• alarm
• worry
• discomposure
• nervousness
• excitability
• anxiousness
• disturbance
• apprehensiveness
• excitableness

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• peacefulness
• peace
• ease
• calmness
• calm
• tranquility
• sereneness
• placidity
• contentment
• heartsease
• comfort
• relief
• solace
• content
• quietude
• consolation
• quiet
• repose

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• anxiety
• anguish
• agitation
• apprehension
• uneasiness
• concern
• care
• alarm
• worry
• stress
• vexation
• tension
• perturbation
• disturbance
• strain
• distress
• anxiousness
• discomfort
• apprehensiveness
• desperation
• fear
• nervousness
• dismay
• distraction
• consternation
• uncertainty
• tenseness
• doubt
• torment
• upset
• suspense
• edginess
• desperateness
• dread
• discomposure
• jitters
• foreboding
• jumpiness
• fearfulness
• misgiving
• incertitude
• presentiment

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of serenity

Its true talent is maintaining serenity while traveling quickly, occasionally deploying the V12’s immense reserve to pass slower traffic without disturbing the passengers. — Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Just beyond the tangle of Wisconsin Dells waterslides, Ishnala Supper Club serves tradition with a side of serenity in Lake Delton. — Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 26 July 2026

Drawing me back year after year is the Okefenokee’s breathtaking splendor, magnificent array of plants and animals and its mind-soothing peacefulness and serenity. — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026

Whether you’re headed to the beach, the garden, or simply looking to add a little serenity to your next set, these designs prove Mother Nature is the ultimate nail muse. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 23 July 2026