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serenity

Noun

IPA /sɪˈrɛnɪtɪ/

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A peaceful state of mind in which you feel calm and are not troubled by worry, anger or excitement.

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serenity/sɪˈrɛnɪtɪ/

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Listening to the rain filled her with a sense of serenity.
A quiet break helped him regain his serenity before the presentation.

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serenity — A peaceful state of mind in which you feel calm and are not troubled by worry, anger or excitement.

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A peaceful state of mind in which you feel calm and are not troubled by worry, anger or excitement.

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Word origin

From Latin serenitas, the noun related to serenus, meaning clear or calm.

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Serene is the related adjective: someone with serenity may look calm and serene.

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