serenity Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a disposition free from stress or emotion
    tranquility; quiet; repose; tranquillity; placidity.
  2. noun the absence of mental stress or anxiety
    peacefulness; peace; ataraxis; repose; heartsease; peace of mind.

WordNet


Se*ren"i*ty noun
Etymology
L. serenuas: cf. F. sérénité.
Definitions
  1. The quality or state of being serene; clearness and calmness; quietness; stillness; peace.
    A general peace and serenity newly succeeded a general trouble. Sir W. Temple.
  2. Calmness of mind; eveness of temper; undisturbed state; coolness; composure.
    I can not see how any men should ever transgress those moral rules with confidence and serenity. Locke.
    Serenity is given as a title to the members of certain princely families in Europe; as, Your Serenity.

Webster 1913