'Serenity' definitions:
Definition of 'serenity'
(from WordNet)
noun
A disposition free from stress or emotion [syn: repose, quiet, placidity, serenity, tranquillity, tranquility]
noun
The absence of mental stress or anxiety [syn: peace, peacefulness, peace of mind, repose, serenity, heartsease, ataraxis]
Definition of 'Serenity'
From: GCIDE
- Serenity \Se*ren"i*ty\, n. [L. serenuas: cf. F. s['e]r['e]nit['e].]
- 1. The quality or state of being serene; clearness and calmness; quietness; stillness; peace. [1913 Webster]
- A general peace and serenity newly succeeded a general trouble. --Sir W. Temple. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Calmness of mind; eveness of temper; undisturbed state; coolness; composure. [1913 Webster]
- I can not see how any men should ever transgress those moral rules with confidence and serenity. --Locke. [1913 Webster]
- Note: Serenity is given as a title to the members of certain princely families in Europe; as, Your Serenity. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'serenity'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- abnegation,
- abstinence,
- aplomb,
- ataraxia,
- ataraxy,
- Buddha-like composure,
- calm,
- calm disposition,
- calm of mind,
- calmness,
- composure,
- conservatism,
- constraint,
- contemplation,
- continence,
- control,
- cool,
- coolheadedness,
- coolness,
- countenance,
- dispassion,
- easy mind,
- evenness,
- gentleness,
- golden mean,
- happy medium,
- icy calm,
- impartiality,
- imperturbability,
- imperturbation,
- indisturbance,
- judiciousness,
- juste-milieu,
- law and order,
- lenity,
- lucid stillness,
- marmoreal repose,
- meden agan,
- mental composure,
- middle way,
- mildness,
- moderateness,
- moderation,
- moderationism,
- neutrality,
- nirvana,
- nonchalance,
- nonviolence,
- nothing in excess,
- order,
- orderliness,
- Oriental calm,
- pacifism,
- peace,
- peace and quiet,
- peace of mind,
- peaceableness,
- peacefulness,
- philosophic composure,
- philosophicalness,
- philosophy,
- placidity,
- placidness,
- poise,
- prudence,
- quiescence,
- quiescency,
- quiet,
- quiet life,
- quiet mind,
- quietism,
- quietness,
- quietude,
- repose,
- rest,
- restfulness,
- restraint,
- sangfroid,
- satori,
- self-abnegation,
- self-control,
- self-denial,
- self-possession,
- self-restraint,
- silence,
- silken repose,
- sleep,
- slumber,
- sobriety,
- soothingness,
- stability,
- steadiness,
- stillness,
- temperance,
- temperateness,
- tranquillity,
- unexcessiveness,
- unexcitability,
- unextravagance,
- unextremeness,
- unruffledness,
- via media,
- wise passiveness