serenity

[suh-ren-i-tee]

noun

plural

serenities 

1. the state or quality of being serene, calm, or tranquil; sereneness.

   Synonyms: peace, peacefulness, calm, composure
   Antonyms: agitation

2. (usually initial capital letter),  a title of honor, respect, or reverence, used in speaking of or to certain members of royalty (usually preceded by his, your, etc.).

Other Word Forms

• overserenity noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of serenity¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English serenite, from Latin serēnitās; serene ( def. ), -ity ( def. )

Example Sentences

But he accepts the infantilization of his illness with serenity and dignity.

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Still, its predatory policies seemed far away from the serenity of our shared afternoon.

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That steadfast serenity comes through nowhere more vividly than in “Lovin’ You,” which hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 in April 1975.

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But it was also striking that he left with the serenity of someone who has made peace with the passage of time.

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He appeared with the serenity of a man who, although hurt, knew how to recognize the greatness of his opponent.

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Related Words

• calmness www.thesaurus.com
• composure 
• patience 
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• stillness 
• tranquillity