serenity
/səˈrɛnɪti/
se · ren · i · ty
sə · ˈrɛn · ɪ · ti
English Definition
n. the state of being calm and peaceful
Significado en Español
serenidad, tranquilidad
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự bình yên, sự thanh thản
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Example Sentence
The lake offered a sense of serenity.
这个湖泊带来了一种宁静的感觉。
Synonyms
tranquility
calmness
peace
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “serenity”:
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A
chaos
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B
turmoil
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C
agitation
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D
tranquility
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D — tranquility.
“serenity” means n. the state of being calm and peaceful
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The quiet, shady garden filled her with a deep sense of ______.
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A
serenity
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B
panic
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C
chaos
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D
worry
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A — serenity.
“serenity” means n. the state of being calm and peaceful
Common questions about “serenity”
What does “serenity” mean?
serenity — n. the state of being calm and peaceful. In Chinese: 宁静，安详.
How do you pronounce “serenity”?
serenity is pronounced /səˈrɛnɪti/. It breaks into 4 syllables: se · ren · i · ty.
How do you use “serenity” in a sentence?
The lake offered a sense of serenity. (这个湖泊带来了一种宁静的感觉。)
What are synonyms for “serenity”?
tranquility, calmness, peace — all close in meaning to serenity (n. the state of being calm and peaceful).
Is “serenity” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. serenity appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
