serenity

[suh-ren-i-tee]

noun

plural

serenities 

1. the state or quality of being serene, calm, or tranquil; sereneness.

   Synonyms: peace, peacefulness, calm, composure
   Antonyms: agitation

2. (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.).

Other Word Forms

• overserenity noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of serenity¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English serenite, from Latin serēnitās; serene ( def. ), -ity ( def. )

Example Sentences

Having had 35 years of relationship drama, it’s been beautiful for me to learn how to find serenity in solitude, and I don’t want to risk throwing away all the gains I’ve made.

From Los Angeles Times

But when the dance later reached the hands of a certain German father of 20 children, Bach made sarabandes of such mystical serenity that eros equaled the sacred miracle of new life.

From Los Angeles Times

Springsteen celebrated his new-found serenity with two albums, Human Touch and Lucky Town - but they are regularly ranked as his worst.

From BBC

And so, as one must do in marriage, I have sought the serenity to accept the things I cannot change.

From Los Angeles Times

In between, Pope exhibited a serenity that has so often eluded him.

From BBC

Related Words

• calmness www.thesaurus.com
• composure 
• patience 
• peace of mind www.thesaurus.com
• stillness 
• tranquillity