Serenely

adv

adv ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a serene manner.

    "I’ve flown in flimsy microlights, soaring serenely above rich farmland. I’ve ridden tactical combat helicopters missions, skimming the desert floor and banking hard around sand dunes."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a peacefully serene manner wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
calmlycomposedlydispassionatelyeasyevenlyjudiciously

Example

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"The astronaut lost his grip on the wrench and all he could do was watch in dismay as it floated serenely away."

Etymology

From serene + -ly.

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