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

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

From Salon

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

The song then recedes into serenity once again, before picking up on “Break The Tension.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• calmness www.thesaurus.com
• composure 
• patience 
• peace of mind www.thesaurus.com
• stillness 
• tranquillity