serenity
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ɪ noun, plural se·ren·i·ties for 2.
1.
the state or quality of being serene, calm, or tranquil; sereneness.
2.
( usually initial capital letter ) a title of honor, respect, or reverence, used in speaking of or to certain members of royalty (usually preceded by his, your, etc.).
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| —n , pl -ties | |
| 1. | the state or quality of being serene |
| 2. | (often capital) a title of honour used of certain royal personages: preceded by his, her, etc |
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Serenity
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Word Origin & History
serenity
1530s, of weather, 1590s, of persons," from Fr. sérénité, from L. serenitatem (nom. serenitas) "clearness, serenity," from serenus (see serene). Earliest use (mid-15c.) was as a title of honor for kings.
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Example sentences
It's a place where the off-kilter meets off-road serenity, where pure spontaneity meets fastidiously manicured fantasy.
And the task is even more challenging when you're also trying to maintain privacy and create serenity in a bustling urban area.
The gardens are designed to allow guests to reflect on the tranquil beauty of nature and to instill serenity.
Depending on the viewer, they exude serenity or menace.
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