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Webster 1913 Edition

Noun.

[L.

serenuas

: cf. F.

sérénité

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.

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.

Noun.

[L. serenitas.]

1. Clearness and calmness; as the serenity of the air or sky.

2. Calmness; quietness; stillness; peace.

A general peace and serenity newly succeeded general trouble. Temple.

3. Calmness of mind; evenness of temper; undisturbed state; collness.

I cannot see how any men should transgress those moral rules with confidence and serenity. Locke.

4. A title of respect.