noun
Uncommon
serenity
suh-REH-nih-tee
Serenity (noun) means a deep state of calm and peacefulness. Example: “She found serenity in the quiet of the mountains.”
noun
1
A deep state of calm and peacefulness.
"There is no passion, there is serenity."
— Greg Costikyan, The Jedi Code (1987)
"She found serenity in the quiet of the mountains."
"His serenity impressed everyone in the middle of the crisis."
How to use serenity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA calm, peaceful state of mind, free of stress or disturbance.
Common pairings
find serenity
a sense of serenity
inner serenity
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Word forms
- Plural
- serenities
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Etymology
From Latin serēnitās, built from serene plus the suffix "-ity."
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What does “serenity” mean?
The word “serenity” means a deep state of calm and peacefulness. In plain terms, a calm, peaceful state of mind, free of stress or disturbance.
How do you pronounce “serenity”?
“Serenity” is pronounced suh-REH-nih-tee (/səˈɹɛnɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “serenity” in a sentence?
Here is “serenity” used in a sentence: “She found serenity in the quiet of the mountains.”
What is another word for “serenity”?
Words with a similar meaning to “serenity” include sereneness, tranquility, tranquillity, harmony and peace.
What part of speech is “serenity”?
“Serenity” is a noun.
Where does the word “serenity” come from?
The word “serenity” comes from Latin. From Latin serēnitās, built from serene plus the suffix "-ity.".
Is “serenity” a common word?
“Serenity” is an uncommon word in modern English.
