serenebutstrong
adjectiveUK /səˈriːn bʌt strɒŋ/
US /səˈriːn bʌt strɔːŋ/
Calm and gentle on the outside, but very strong and brave on the inside.
She stayed serenebutstrong during the storm, smiling while she helped everyone to safety.
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2. A person who looks peaceful but can handle hard things without giving up.
My grandma is serenebutstrong; she never panics and always finds a way.
3. Something that seems soft or simple but is actually very tough and lasting.
That little wooden bridge is serenebutstrong—it has held up for a hundred years.
4. Staying kind and quiet while doing something very difficult.
He finished the long race serenebutstrong, cheering for the others even when he was tired.