# serenely

**Pronunciation:** /sɪˈriːnli/ · sih-REEN-lee

**CEFR level:** B2

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

In a calm, peaceful, and untroubled manner.

## Examples

- The cat slept serenely on the windowsill, undisturbed by the city noise.
- She smiled serenely, accepting the news with quiet grace.
- The boat glided serenely across the smooth surface of the water.

## Synonyms

- calmly — General term for not being excited or agitated.
- peacefully — Suggests an absence of conflict or disturbance.
- tranquilly — Emphasizes a deep, undisturbed quietness, often associated with nature.
- placidly — Implies a calm and unruffled disposition, often used for people or water.

## Antonyms

- anxiously — With worry or unease.
- agitatedly — In a disturbed or excited manner.

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