serene
Still as glass
Serene describes a state of calm, peace, and untroubled composure.
A serene landscape is tranquil and still.
A serene expression shows no anxiety or disturbance.
The word suggests not just the absence of turmoil but a deeper quietude: She remained serene despite the chaos around her.
Serenity is the noun form.
Calm, undisturbed
- tranquilCalm and untroubled
- peacefulFree from disturbance
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- restfulPeaceful and calming
quietude · stillness · repose · hush · quiescence · unruffled · pacific · halcyon
Calm and controlled
- unflappableImpossible to disturb
- composedCalm and self-possessed
- collectedCalm and self-possessed
- coolheadedCalm when stressed
imperturbable · unruffled · even-tempered · levelheaded · stoic · equable · self-possessed · unfazed
Awareness of the present
- zenMeditative calm
- contemplativeInclined to deep thought
- introspectiveExamining one's own mind
- stillnessComplete lack of motion
awareness · centered · breathwork · yoga · lotus · mantra · satori · enlightened
placid
Calm, undisturbed
restful · quietude · stillness · repose · hush · quiescence · unruffled · pacific · halcyon · idyllic
poised
Calm and controlled
- unflappableImpossible to disturb
- composedCalm and self-possessed
- collectedCalm and self-possessed
coolheaded · imperturbable · unruffled · even-tempered · levelheaded · stoic · equable · self-possessed · unfazed · steady
mindfulness
Awareness of the present
- zenMeditative calm
- contemplativeInclined to deep thought
- introspectiveExamining one's own mind
stillness · awareness · centered · breathwork · yoga · lotus · mantra · satori · enlightened · awakened
unclouded
Free from obscurity
limpid · cloudless · pellucid · bright · unblemished · spotless · pure · luminous · glassy · mirrorlike
soft
Yielding to touch
mild · light · subtle · whisper · breeze · featherlight · velvet · caress · lullaby · muted
- tranquilitycalm, peace of mind, peacefulness, peaceful, stillness
- art termspainting, sculpture, drawing, portrait, landscape
- good feelingshappy, joy, content, pleased, glad
- moodshappy, sad, angry, anxious, excited
- relaxationrelax, naps, break, rest, calm
- art adjectivesbold, bright, colorful, dark, delicate
sereneagitated
Emotionally disturbed, restless
anxious · troubled · distressed · disturbed · turbulent
sereneturbulent
Violently agitated or disturbed
tempestuous · stormy · chaotic · wild · tumultuous
- serenity prayerPrayer requesting acceptance and courage
- serenity nowIronic stress-relief phrase
- serene atmospherePeaceful, untroubled environmental mood
- serene faceVisage showing calm composure
- serene watersPeaceful body of liquid
- serene landscapeCalm, undisturbed natural setting