SERENITY

repose, quiet, placidity, serenity, tranquillity, tranquility

(noun) a disposition free from stress or emotion

peace, peacefulness, peace of mind, repose, serenity, heartsease, ataraxis

(noun) the absence of mental stress or anxiety

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

serenity (countable and uncountable, plural serenities)

The state of being serene; calmness; peacefulness.

A lack of agitation or disturbance.

A title given to a reigning prince or similar dignitary.

Synonyms

• sereneness

• tranquility / tranquillity

• harmony

• peace

title

• Serene Highness

Proper noun

Serenity

A female given name from English in general use since the 1990s.

Source: Wiktionary


Se*ren"i*ty, n. Etym: [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 W. 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. Locke.

Note: Serenity is given as a title to the members of certain princely families in Europe; as, Your Serenity.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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