Se*ren"i*ty (?), n. [L. serenuas: cf. F. s'er'enit'e.]

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.

 

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