DICT.TW Dictionary Taiwan
216.73.216.175
Search for:
▼[Show options]
[Pronunciation] [Help] [Database Info] [Server Info]

3 definitions found

From: DICT.TW English-Chinese Dictionary 英漢字典

 se·ren·i·ty /səˈrɛnəti/
 寧靜,沈著,晴朗

From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Se·ren·i·ty n.
 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.
 Note: ☞ Serenity is given as a title to the members of certain princely families in Europe; as, Your Serenity.
 ◄ ►

From: WordNet (r) 2.0

 serenity
      n 1: a disposition free from stress or emotion [syn: repose, quiet,
            placidity, tranquillity, tranquility]
      2: the absence of mental stress or anxiety [syn: peace, peacefulness,
          peace of mind, repose, heartsease, ataraxis]