Antonyms for serenity
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : suh-ren-i-tee |
| Phonetic Transcription : səˈrɛn ɪ ti |
Definition of serenity
Origin :- 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.
- noun calm, peacefulness
- Yet, in spite of this and other trials, he seems to have preserved his serenity of spirit.
- Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume VI (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier
- The difference only between the eagle and the vulture,—serenity or restlessness.
- Extract from : « The Black Tulip » by Alexandre Dumas (Pere)
- He did not, however, manage to disturb her serenity at all during the afternoon.
- Extract from : « The Mystery of Murray Davenport » by Robert Neilson Stephens
- Her smile came back to her face, together with her serenity.
- Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola
- He looked taller, his face shone with a serenity that seemed to transfigure him.
- Extract from : « Abbe Mouret's Transgression » by Emile Zola
- Above, in his room, Dr. Pascal was working with the serenity of perfect joy.
- Extract from : « Doctor Pascal » by Emile Zola
- The sun lied when he sank, so sweet and calm, in the midst of the evening's serenity.
- Extract from : « The Flood » by Emile Zola
- The mass of the French people did not regard these balloons with Franklin's serenity.
- Extract from : « The Age of Invention » by Holland Thompson
- Her brother had recovered his serenity now that the patient had left.
- Extract from : « The Stark Munro Letters » by J. Stark Munro
- The serenity in his face gave way to a look of bewilderment.
- Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine
Synonyms for serenity
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