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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The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.

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