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serenely

serenely

7 3.9
In a calm, peaceful way without worry
  • adverb
  • /səˈriːnli/
translation icon : serenamente
  • We motor serenely, surreally, down the river, with no sign of human life on the banks.
  • smiled serenely
  • floated serenely
  • sit serenely

Examples

  • Yuki Kara dropped her head to one side and looked serenely out the window.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • A married couple, are serenely watching TV on the sofa with their child.

  • Your life will go on as serenely as before.

  • I was serenely independent And content before we met

  • Tomorrow is a new day; begin it well, serenely, and with a high spirit.

    Blog text (10)
  • And the courage to accept large amounts of change serenely.

  • Receive them serenely.

  • "If only coffee tasted as good as it smells," Eliza said serenely when the grinder stopped.

    Fiction book (1995)
  • The pantry was small and serenely ordered, the crockery, copper, and knives cunningly arranged and gleaming.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • The quiet lake was serenely calm in the early morning light.

Synonyms

quietly
vsserenely
517 1.0

In a quiet way that makes little or no noise

expresses inward peacefulness rather than simply low noise
peacefully
vsserenely
149 1.3

In a calm and quiet way without violence

emphasizes inner untroubled peace rather than only quietness
calmly
vsserenely
110 1.0

In a calm, steady way without showing anger or nervousness

focuses more on serene inner peace than mere absence of anger
placidly
vsserenely
3 5.2

To act calmly and peacefully without showing excitement

adds a stronger sense of inner untroubled calm
sedately
vsserenely
1 5.5

In a calm, slow, and dignified way

is more about inner untroubled peace than formal calmness
unhurriedly
vsserenely
1 3.6

To do something in a slow, calm way without hurry

focuses more on being inwardly untroubled than on speed
levelly
vsserenely
1 4.4

A person speaks or acts calmly and steadily without showing strong feeling

adds a softer, peaceful quality beyond mere steadiness
tranquilly
vsserenely
1 4.8

In a calm and peaceful way

is more deeply untroubled and inwardly peaceful
restfully
vsserenely
1 2.5

In a calm, peaceful way that helps you rest

expresses calmer inner untroubledness rather than restful benefit
beatifically
vsserenely
  • Formal
1 7.4

In a peaceful, happy way that shows deep calm

is calmer and quieter without the added strong joy
relaxedly
vsserenely
4.2

To act in a calm, comfortable, unhurried way

stresses a purer, untroubled peacefulness rather than relaxed ease
collectedly
vsserenely
6.8

Calmly and in control of your actions and feelings

is about peaceful inner quiet rather than controlled composure
composedly
vsserenely
6.7

Calmly and with control of your feelings

leans more toward inner peace and lack of disturbance
nervelessly
vsserenely
  • Archaic
7.5

To act calmly without showing fear

is quieter inside, expressing peaceful untroubled feeling rather than mere composure
unaffectedly
vsserenely
7.8

Calmly without showing any emotion

is gentler, highlighting peacefulness rather than emotional absence
mellowly
vsserenely
4.2

In a gentle, calm, and pleasant way

is more purely quiet and untroubled rather than softly warm

Antonyms

49 4.1

Feeling nervous, upset, and not calm

How Calm

serenely
7 3.9
tranquilly
1 4.8
placidly
3 5.2
peacefully
149 1.3
calmly
110 1.0

Surface Forms

serenely positive
serenelier comparative
sereneliest superlative

Morphology

serenely = serene (transparent) = serene + ly

Formed by the productive adverbial suffix '-ly' added to the adjective 'serene', yielding a meaning directly derived from the base.

Etymology

The word serenely comes from the Latin word serenus, which meant 'clear' or 'calm', like a quiet clear sky, and you can see the same idea in serene and serenity. So, to do something serenely is to do it calmly and without worry.