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

placid

Calm, undisturbed

restful · quietude · stillness · repose · hush · quiescence · unruffled · pacific · halcyon · idyllic

composure

poised

Calm and controlled

coolheaded · imperturbable · unruffled · even-tempered · levelheaded · stoic · equable · self-possessed · unfazed · steady

meditative

mindfulness

Awareness of the present

stillness · awareness · centered · breathwork · yoga · lotus · mantra · satori · enlightened · awakened

clarity

unclouded

Free from obscurity

limpid · cloudless · pellucid · bright · unblemished · spotless · pure · luminous · glassy · mirrorlike

gentle

soft

Yielding to touch

mild · light · subtle · whisper · breeze · featherlight · velvet · caress · lullaby · muted

Categories
Opposites
emotional state

sereneagitated

Emotionally disturbed, restless

anxious · troubled · distressed · disturbed · turbulent

environmental/atmospheric quality

sereneturbulent

Violently agitated or disturbed

tempestuous · stormy · chaotic · wild · tumultuous

behavioral manner

sereneagitated

Emotionally disturbed, restless

frenzied · hysterical · frantic · manic · excited

Phrases
Family

serenity, serenely, serener, serenities, sereneness

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G