serenity
noun
Simple meaning
A lack of agitation or disturbance.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
serehnuhteeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
sɚˈɛnəti
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
The state of being serene; calmness; peacefulness.
A lack of agitation or disturbance.
A title given to a reigning prince or similar dignitary.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: The state of being serene; calmness; peacefulness.
Used this way, serenity is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It keeps things gentle rather than emphatic.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Calm and reassuring
- Usage feel
- Understated and gentle
Nearby words
- placidity , rarer, so it draws attention
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use serenity
- “She found true serenity while meditating by the peaceful lake.”noun
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