Word
serenity
Phoneticsseren·i·ty
US/sɝˈɛnəti/
UK/sɛɹˈɛnɪti/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. a feeling of being completely calm and peaceful. You feel this when you are not worried or upset by anything.
n. the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled. Often used to describe a mental or emotional state that remains steady despite external pressures.
Examples
“The garden offers a sense of total serenity.”
“After a long week of work, she found serenity in the quiet of the mountains.”
“The monk's face reflected a deep inner serenity that seemed entirely unaffected by the chaotic noise of the city streets surrounding the temple.”
Examples
simple
“The garden offers a sense of total serenity.”
contextual
“After a long week of work, she found serenity in the quiet of the mountains.”
complex
“The monk's face reflected a deep inner serenity that seemed entirely unaffected by the chaotic noise of the city streets surrounding the temple.”
Usage
Commonly follows the verbs 'find', 'achieve', or 'disturb'.
Real-World Examples
“Mohamed El Maouloud Ramadane, an FLA spokesman, welcomed Ag Attaher’s release in a post on Facebook, sending him “wishes of courage, strength and serenity for the continuation of the struggle”.” “For example, "excitement" and "serenity" are both relatively pleasant emotions, but they differ greatly in arousal.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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