English Dictionary: serenity | by the DICT Development Group |
2 results for serenity | |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Serenity \Se*ren"i*ty\, n. [L. serenuas: cf. F. s[82]r[82]nit[82].] 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. Note: Serenity is given as a title to the members of certain princely families in Europe; as, Your Serenity. |