serenity
NounUS[ser-en-uh-tee]/sɚˈɛnəti/4 syllables
Synonyms:
reposequietplaciditytranquillitytranquilitypeacepeacefulnesspeace of mindheartseaseataraxis
Open English WordNet
Noun (2)
- a disposition free from stress or emotionSynonyms: reposequietplaciditytranquillitytranquilityType of composure, calmKinds ataraxia
- the absence of mental stress or anxietySynonyms: peacepeacefulnesspeace of mindreposeheartseaseataraxisType of tranquillity, tranquility
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)
Se·ren′i·ty noun
Origin: L. serenuas: cf. F. sérénité.
1. The quality or state of being serene; clearness and calmness; quietness; stillness; peace.
A general peace and serenity newly succeeded a general trouble.— Sir William Temple
2. Calmness of mind; eveness of temper; undisturbed state; coolness; composure.
I can not see how any men should ever transgress those moral rules with confidence and serenity.— John Locke
☞ Serenity is given as a title to the members of certain princely families in Europe; as, Your Serenity.
Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54