Serenity
Is the word 'serenity' commonly used in English?
For exemple, does it sound natural to say:
"I sometimes prefer not to think too much about the future, and instead continue to live with as much serenity as possible."
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The Oxford English Dictionary places "serenity" in their Frequency Band 5 ("literate vocabulary associated with educated discourse") with words such as "penchant" and "tumult". I think "serenity" is on the low end of that band, more likely to be understood by the average Joe than the other two I mentioned. I would say it is of high register and would sound too formal in everyday speech.
- The Oxford English Dictionary places "serenity" in their Frequency Band 5 ("literate vocabulary associated with educated discourse") with words such as "penchant" and "tumult".
- I think "serenity" is on the low end of that band, more likely to be understood by the average Joe than the other two I mentioned.
- I would say it is of high register and would sound too formal in everyday speech.
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The Oxford English Dictionary places "serenity" in their Frequency Band 5 ("literate vocabulary associated with educated discourse") with words such as "penchant" and "tumult". I think "serenity" is on the low end of that band, more likely to be understood by the average Joe than the other two I mentioned. I would say it is of high register and would sound too formal in everyday speech.
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