serenity
/səˈrenəti/
CEFR level C1Topic EmotionWord #6121 in the learning path
宁静；安详
Definitions
n. a state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled
宁静；安详
Example
I love the serenity of the garden at dawn.
我喜欢黎明时花园里的那份宁静。
Access to quiet green spaces can offer urban residents a sense of serenity amid daily pressures.
安静的绿地能让城市居民在日常压力中感受到一份宁静。
Collocations
- a sense of serenity
- inner serenity
- an atmosphere of serenity
Word family
- serene (adj.)
- serenely (adv.)
Synonyms
- calmness
- tranquillity
- peacefulness
Antonyms
- agitation
Usage tip
通常不可数，既形容环境宁静，也指内心平静。
FAQ
- What does serenity mean?
- a state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled
- How is serenity pronounced?
- UK /səˈrenəti/, US /səˈrenəti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
