serenity
pronunciation
How to pronounce serenity in British English:
UK [sə'renəti]
How to pronounce serenity in American English:
US [sə'renəti]
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- Noun:
- a disposition free from stress or emotion
- the absence of mental stress or anxiety
Word Origin
- serenity (n.)
- 1530s, of weather, 1590s, of persons, from Middle French sérénité, from Latin serenitatem (nominative serenitas) "clearness, serenity," from serenus (see serene). Earliest use (mid-15c.) was as a title of honor for kings, probably from the similar use of Latin serenitas, applied to Roman emperors, later popes.
Example
- 1. If you find serenity and happiness , they may be jealous ;
- 2. And could the " greek serenity " of later greek periods be only a red sunset ?
- 3. Visitors go to hawaii to get happy and tan , and they carry home with them vast measures of good will , serenity and memories of joy and peace .
- 4. She is also a woman who is following her passion in life and that passion brings peace and serenity to many people around her .
- 5. In your search for serenity , what have you found that works for you ?