Sereneness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /sə-ˈrēn/ se·rene

Meaning & Definition of Sereneness

Sereneness (adjective)

  1. marked by or suggestive of utter calm and unruffled repose or quietude
  2. clear and free of storms or unpleasant change
  3. shining bright and steady

Sereneness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a state of freedom from storm or disturbance

    "the inviting sereneness of the secluded monastery"

    similar: calm, calmness, hush, peace, peacefulness, placidity, quiet, quietness, quietude, repose, restfulness, serenity, still, stillness, tranquility
    related: lull, pause, respite, silence, mildness, soothingness, comity, concord, harmony, casualness, easygoingness, informality, laid-backness, relaxedness
    opposite: bustle, commotion, hubbub, hurly-burly, pandemonium, tumult, turmoil, unquietness, unrest, uproar
    near: clamor, din, noise, racket

  2. freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions

    "with the sereneness of someone who has not the slightest fear of rejection, he asked her to marry him"

    similar: calm, calmness, heartsease, peace, peacefulness, placidity, serenity, tranquility
    related: content, contentment, ease, comfort, consolation, relief, solace, quiet, quietude, repose
    opposite: agitation, alarm, anguish, anxiety, anxiousness, apprehension, apprehensiveness, uneasiness, vexation, worry
    near: care, concern, perturbation, strain, stress, tenseness, tension, consternation, desperateness, desperation, discomfort, discomposure, dismay, distraction, distress, disturbance, edginess, jitters, jumpiness, nervousness, fear, fearfulness, torment, upset, doubt, dread, foreboding, incertitude, misgiving, presentiment, suspense, uncertainty

Related Entry: Serene (adjective)

Serene is a different word from Sereneness. The synonyms below are for serene, not for sereneness.

  1. free from disturbing noise or uproar

    "a serene vacation spot"

    similar: arcadian, calm, hushed, peaceful, placid, quiet, restful, still, stilly, tranquil
    related: noiseless, silent, soundless, mute, speechless, wordless, dead, motionless, quiescent, muffled, muted, quieted, dull, gentle, low, soft, ultraquiet
    opposite: boisterous, clamorous, clattery, deafening, loud, noisy, raucous, rip-roaring, roistering, romping, rowdy, tumultuous, unquiet, uproarious, woolly
    near: crazy, tempestuous, wild, blaring, blasting, booming, earsplitting, piercing, roaring, thundering, thunderous

  2. free from emotional or mental agitation

    "a serene woman who was everyone's source of support"

    similar: calm, collected, composed, cool, coolheaded, equal, level, limpid, peaceful, placid, possessed, recollected, sedate, self-composed, self-possessed, smooth, together, tranquil, undisturbed, unperturbed, unruffled, unshaken, untroubled, unworried, at peace
    related: even, even-keeled, steady, well-adjusted, well-balanced, imperturbable, nerveless, unflappable, unshakable, centered, disciplined, equable, self-contained, self-controlled, affable, breezy, devil-may-care, easygoing, happy-go-lucky, laid-back, loosey-goosey, mellow, carefree, nonchalant, unconcerned, assured, confident, self-assured, aloof, detached, dispassionate, indifferent, bovine, impassive, phlegmatic, sober, stolid, relaxed, relieved, tranquilized
    opposite: agitated, discomposed, disturbed, flustered, perturbed, unglued, unhinged, unstrung, upset
    near: anxious, bothered, distressed, uneasy, unquiet, unsettled, worried, jittery, jumpy, nervous, restless, skittish, tense, high-strung, unstable, uptight

  3. free from storms or physical disturbance

    "a serene lake"

    similar: calm, halcyon, hushed, lown (dialect), peaceful, placid, quiet, still, stilly, tranquil, untroubled
    related: balmy, clement, equable, gentle, mild, moderate, temperate, clear, cloudless, fair, rainless, sunny, sunshiny, windless
    opposite: agitated, angry, inclement, restless, rough, stormy, tempestuous, turbulent, unquiet, unsettled
    near: blizzardy, blustery, squally, windy, extreme, foul, intemperate, nasty, severe

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Sereneness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Sereneness:

calm, calmness, hush, peace, peacefulness, placidity, quiet, quietness, quietude, repose, restfulness, serenity, still, stillness, tranquility, heartsease

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Sereneness

Words with the opposite meaning of Sereneness:

bustle, commotion, hubbub, hurly-burly, pandemonium, tumult, turmoil, unquietness, unrest, uproar, agitation, alarm, anguish, anxiety, anxiousness, apprehension, apprehensiveness, uneasiness, vexation, worry

Related Words for Sereneness

lull, pause, respite, silence, mildness, soothingness, comity, concord, harmony, casualness, easygoingness, informality, laid-backness, relaxedness, content, contentment, ease, comfort, consolation, relief, solace

Near Antonyms of Sereneness

clamor, din, noise, racket, care, concern, perturbation, strain, stress, tenseness, tension, consternation, desperateness, desperation, discomfort, discomposure, dismay, distraction, distress, disturbance, edginess, jitters, jumpiness, nervousness, fear, fearfulness, torment, upset, doubt, dread

Word Forms of Sereneness

Derived words: serenely (adverb), sereneness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Sereneness

Middle English, from Latin serenus clear, cloudless, untroubled

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Sereneness

What does "Sereneness" mean?

"Sereneness" means marked by or suggestive of utter calm and unruffled repose or quietude. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: marked by or suggestive of utter calm and unruffled repose or quietude. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Sereneness"?

Other words for "Sereneness" include calm, calmness, hush, peace, peacefulness, placidity, quiet and quietness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Sereneness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Sereneness"?

There are 37 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Sereneness". Common alternatives include calm, calmness, hush, peace, peacefulness, placidity, quiet, quietness, quietude and repose.

What is the opposite of "Sereneness"?

Antonyms of "Sereneness" include bustle, commotion, hubbub, hurly-burly, pandemonium, tumult, turmoil and unquietness. Near antonyms include clamor, din, noise and racket.

How do you use "Sereneness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Sereneness" in a sentence: "the inviting sereneness of the secluded monastery"; "with the sereneness of someone who has not the slightest fear of rejection, he asked her to marry him".

Is "Sereneness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Sereneness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Sereneness"?

"Sereneness" is pronounced /sə-ˈrēn/ and divided into syllables as se·rene.

What is the origin of the word "Sereneness"?

"Sereneness" comes from Middle English, from Latin serenus clear, cloudless, untroubled. First known use: 15th century.