English Explanatory Dictionary

serenity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state of being serene; calmness; peacefulness.
  2. A lack of agitation or disturbance.
  3. A title given to a reigning prince or similar dignitary.
name
  1. A female given name from English in general use since the 1990s.

Pronunciation

/səˈɹɛnɪti/ en-us-serenity.ogg

Word forms

serenity serenities

Etymology

From Middle English serenyte, from Old French serenité, from Latin serēnitās, equivalent to serene + -ity.

Synonyms

sereneness tranquility tranquillity harmony peace

Related words

serene calmness

Derived words

unserenity
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