serenity
noun
se·ren·i·ty sə-ˈre-nə-tē 
: the quality or state of being serene
Synonyms
- calm
- calmness
- hush
- peace
- peacefulness
- placidity
- quiet
- quietness
- quietude
- repose
- restfulness
- sereneness
- still
- stillness
- tranquillity
- tranquility
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Example Sentences
the serenity in the aftermath of the tornado was remarkable his serenity calmed those around him
Recent Examples on the Web White, who directed all episodes, filmed the resort from off-kilter angles to create a sense of unease rather than serenity. 
Eric Sondheimer Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2021 The new trails provide a sense of peace and a quiet approaching deep-woods serenity. Rich Heileman, cleveland, 26 Aug. 2022 Lorde may have long moved on to the waves-crashing-on-a-beach serenity of her third studio album Solar Power, but during the latest stop on her tour supporting the record, the singer revived an old song that was cut from Melodrama. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2022 The property’s serenity allowed guests to enjoy moments of calm, but the evening had much in store—and Sturm’s shimmering Oscar de la Renta mini dress was just the start. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2022 Travel offers the opportunity to experience a sense of calm, serenity or even just the ability to escape from the day-to-day hustle and bustle of our work and personal lives. Essence, 26 Aug. 2022 But that yearning for serenity concealed a rage — against my Blackness. Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2022 In the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, buzzing chainsaws interrupt the serenity. Susan Montoya Bryan And Brittany Peterson, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Aug. 2022 Lavender represents purity, devotion, serenity, and calmness. Claire Harmeyer, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2022 See More
Eric Sondheimer Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2021 The new trails provide a sense of peace and a quiet approaching deep-woods serenity. Rich Heileman, cleveland, 26 Aug. 2022 Lorde may have long moved on to the waves-crashing-on-a-beach serenity of her third studio album Solar Power, but during the latest stop on her tour supporting the record, the singer revived an old song that was cut from Melodrama. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2022 The property’s serenity allowed guests to enjoy moments of calm, but the evening had much in store—and Sturm’s shimmering Oscar de la Renta mini dress was just the start. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2022 Travel offers the opportunity to experience a sense of calm, serenity or even just the ability to escape from the day-to-day hustle and bustle of our work and personal lives. Essence, 26 Aug. 2022 But that yearning for serenity concealed a rage — against my Blackness. Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2022 In the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, buzzing chainsaws interrupt the serenity. Susan Montoya Bryan And Brittany Peterson, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Aug. 2022 Lavender represents purity, devotion, serenity, and calmness. Claire Harmeyer, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
serenity
noun
se·ren·i·ty sə-ˈre-nə-tē
: the quality or state of being calm and peaceful
serenity
noun
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
Relevance
- restfulness
- quietness
- sereneness
- quiet
- calmness
- tranquility
- calm
- peacefulness
- quietude
- tranquillity
- peace
- silence
- stillness
- placidity
- hush
- still
- lull
- repose
- respite
- harmony
- pause
- concord
- informality
- comity
- casualness
- mildness
- relaxedness
- soothingness
- easygoingness
- laid-backness
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- bustle
- turmoil
- unrest
- commotion
- tumult
- hubbub
- pandemonium
- noise
- unquietness
- hurly-burly
- uproar
- clamor
- din
- racket
2
as in composure
evenness of emotions or temper his serenity calmed those around him Synonyms & Similar Words
- composure
- calmness
- tranquility
- equanimity
- tranquillity
- collectedness
- coolness
- imperturbability
- equilibrium
- placidity
- sangfroid
- aplomb
- confidence
- cool
- tranquilness
- assurance
- countenance
- repose
- composedness
- self-possession
- poise
- self-composedness
- indifference
- self-assurance
- impassivity
- self-assuredness
- easygoingness
- unconcern
- numbness
- self-confidence
- self-trust
- detachment
- apathy
- phlegm
- insensibility
- laid-backness
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- agitation
- perturbation
- anxiety
- uneasiness
- apprehension
- disquiet
- concern
- care
- solicitude
- anxiousness
- discomposure
- alarm
- worry
- nervousness
- disturbance
- apprehensiveness
- excitability
- alarum
- 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
- tranquility
- calmness
- sereneness
- calm
- ease
- tranquillity
- placidity
- contentment
- heartsease
- comfort
- solace
- quietude
- relief
- quiet
- consolation
- content
- repose
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- anxiety
- anguish
- apprehension
- uneasiness
- agitation
- concern
- care
- stress
- tension
- vexation
- alarm
- perturbation
- worry
- disturbance
- anxiousness
- discomfort
- distress
- apprehensiveness
- desperation
- fear
- strain
- nervousness
- uncertainty
- distraction
- dismay
- tenseness
- consternation
- torment
- desperateness
- suspense
- edginess
- alarum
- doubt
- upset
- discomposure
- fearfulness
- foreboding
- dread
- jumpiness
- jitters
- misgiving
- presentiment
- incertitude