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serenely

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /səˈriːnli/

KK: /səˈrinli/

adverb
Definition

In a calm and peaceful way, without disturbance or agitation.


Example

She smiled serenely as she watched the sunset.


Conversation
Sloth A
I love how the park looks in the morning light.
Sloth B
Yeah, it feels so peaceful there.
Sloth A
I could sit by the lake serenely for hours.
Sloth B
Same! It’s the perfect spot to unwind.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
calmly
peacefully
tranquilly
Antonyms
chaotically
noisily
agitatedly
Root Explanation

**Serenely** → It is formed from "serene" (from Latin *serenus*, meaning clear, calm, or tranquil) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "serenely" means in a calm or tranquil manner.

Memory Tip

Think of being calm and clear like a peaceful sky — that's what 'serenely' means, doing something in a calm manner.

Visually Confused Words
terrenely
serpently
sternly
sheenly
serpentinely
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