Meaning & use

serenity

noun·Academic

The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

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The quiet lake offered a sense of serenity after the busy week in the city.

She meditated every morning to find a few minutes of serenity before work.

A note on using this word

Serenity suggests a deep, settled calm, often distinguished from the more temporary state of simply feeling 'relaxed.'

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