Meaning & use
serenity
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UK/səˈrɛnəti/
US/səˈrɛnəti/
Meaning
noununcountable
A calm, peaceful state in which nothing seems to disturb you.
Grammar: No plural and no article: she felt serenity.
Patterns
- serenity of something
She sat by the lake and enjoyed the serenity of the morning.
He faced the news with remarkable serenity.
The monastery is known for its serenity.
Common combinations
- inner serenity
- Meditation gave him inner serenity.
- calm and serenity
- The garden is a place of calm and serenity.
- disturb the serenity
- Loud music disturbed the serenity of the village.
- with serenity
- She accepted the result with serenity.
Synonyms and how they differ
- tranquility
- Often describes a peaceful place or atmosphere, while serenity can also describe a person's mind.
- calm
- Is more general and can be short-lived, while serenity is deep and steady.
- peace
- Is a broader word that also covers absence of war or conflict.
- composure
- Means keeping control of your feelings under pressure.
Opposites
Word family
Commonly confused: serenity or serendipity?
serenity vs serendipity
Serendipity is a lucky chance discovery, not calmness.
Practice
Which situation best shows serenity?
Choose one answer.
Serenity is a deep calm. The other situations involve stress, conflict or hurry.
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