Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun The state or quality of being serene.

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The quality or condition of being serene; clearness; calmness; quietness; stillness; peace: as, the serenity of the air or sky.
  • noun Calmness of mind; tranquillity of temper; placidity.
  • noun A title of dignity or courtesy given to certain princes and high dignitaries. It is an approximate translation of the German Durchlaucht, more commonly rendered Serene Highness. See serene, 3.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun The quality or state of being serene; clearness and calmness; quietness; stillness; peace.
  • noun Calmness of mind; eveness of temper; undisturbed state; coolness; composure.

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

  • noun The state of being serene; calmness; peacefulness.
  • noun A lack of agitation or disturbance.
  • noun A title given to a reigning prince or similar dignitary.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun the absence of mental stress or anxiety
  • noun a disposition free from stress or emotion

Etymologies

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serene +‎ -ity

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Examples

  • But, suffice it to say, it had something to do with the word serenity.

    Among the Ghosts Amber Benson 2010

  • But, suffice it to say, it had something to do with the word serenity.

    Among the Ghosts Amber Benson 2010

  • But, suffice it to say, it had something to do with the word serenity.

    Among the Ghosts Amber Benson 2010

  • So I agree that serenity is not much a creativity factor.

    Why Weird Stuff Makes You Creative | Write to Done 2009

  • Caitlyn, on March 19th, 2009 at 3: 01 pm Said: serenity is one of my all time favorite films.

    Ten Great Preaching to the Choir Movies | Heretical Ideas Magazine 2009

  • Look at her face, the expression of serenity—and yet power.

    The Poet Prince KATHLEEN MCGOWAN 2010

  • In Chiapas, there is nothing to be done about the noise so one doesn´t worry about it thereby gaining a certain serenity and this is not unique to Mexico.

    sound ordinance in ajijic? 2007

  • In Chiapas, there is nothing to be done about the noise so one doesn´t worry about it thereby gaining a certain serenity and this is not unique to Mexico.

    sound ordinance in ajijic? 2007

  • In Chiapas, there is nothing to be done about the noise so one doesn´t worry about it thereby gaining a certain serenity and this is not unique to Mexico.

    sound ordinance in ajijic? 2007

  • In Chiapas, there is nothing to be done about the noise so one doesn´t worry about it thereby gaining a certain serenity and this is not unique to Mexico.

    sound ordinance in ajijic? 2007

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  • There's no place I can be

    Since I found Serenity

    December 19, 2007

  • Serenity now...

    December 20, 2007