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   se·ren·i·ty

   /səˈrenədē/

   noun

   • 1. the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled: "an oasis of serenity amidst the bustling city" Similar calmnesscalmcomposuretranquilitypeacefulnesspeace of mindpeacepeaceablenesscollectednesspoiseaplombself-possessionsangfroidimperturbabilityequanimityequablenesseaseplacidityplacidnessinformal:togethernessunflappabilityrare:ataraxyataraxiapeacepeace and quietpeacefulnesstranquillitycalmquietquietnessquietudestillnessrestfulnessreposeOpposite anxietyagitationdisruption
   • ▪ a title given to a reigning prince or similar dignitary.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French serenite, from Latin serenitas, from serenus ‘clear, fair’ (see serene).

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   The meaning of SERENITY is a state of utter calm and unruffled repose or quietude.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSERENITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the quality of being peaceful and calm: I admired her serenity in the midst of so much chaos. The hotel offers a tranquil haven of peace and serenity, away from the bustle of the city. See. serene. Fewer examples. She has an aura of calm and serenity about her.

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   Use serenity to mean the quality or state of being calm and peaceful. It is hard to believe that the ocean, whipped by winds during a storm, can ever return to a state of serenity, where its surface looks as smooth as glass.

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   Serenity definition: the state or quality of being serene, calm, or tranquil; sereneness.. See examples of SERENITY used in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySERENITY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   the quality of being peaceful and calm: I admired her serenity in the midst of so much chaos. The hotel offers a tranquil haven of peace and serenity, away from the bustle of the city. See. serene. Fewer examples. She has an aura of calm and serenity about her.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSERENITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. the state or quality of being serene, calm, or tranquil; sereneness. 2. (usually cap; usually prec. by his, your, etc.) a title of honor, respect, or reverence, used in speaking of or to certain members of royalty. SYNONYMS 1. composure, calm, peacefulness, peace. ANTONYMS 1. agitation.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › serenitySerenity - definition of serenity by The Free Dictionary

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   Define serenity. serenity synonyms, serenity pronunciation, serenity translation, English dictionary definition of serenity. n. The state or quality of being serene.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishserenity noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   noun. /səˈrenəti/ [uncountable, singular] the quality of being calm and peaceful. The hotel offers a haven of peace and serenity away from the bustle of the city. Take your English to the next level. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words.

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    the state or quality of being serene, calm, or tranquil; sereneness. Synonyms: peacefulness, peace, calm, composure. Antonyms: agitation. (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.).

11. www.oed.com › dictionary › serenity_nserenity, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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    There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun serenity. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.