serene
Americanadjective
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calm, peaceful, or tranquil; unruffled.
a serene landscape;
serene old age.
- Synonyms:
- collected, composed, unperturbed, imperturbable, undisturbed
- Antonyms:
- disturbed
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serene weather.
- Synonyms:
- unclouded
- Antonyms:
- clouded
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Usually Serene most high or august (used as a royal epithet, usually preceded by his, your, etc.).
His Serene Highness.
noun
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the serene of early morning at the lake.
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Archaic. a clear or tranquil expanse of sea or sky.
adjective
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peaceful or tranquil; calm
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clear or bright
a serene sky
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(often capital) honoured: used as part of certain royal titles
His Serene Highness
Related Words
See peaceful.
Other Word Forms
- overserene adjective
- overserenely adverb
- serenely adverb
- sereneness noun
- unserene adjective
- unserenely adverb
- unsereneness noun
Etymology
Origin of serene
First recorded in 1400–50; Middle English, from Old French serein and Latin serēnus (of the sky, weather) “clear, unclouded”
Example Sentences
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“I am not happy. Happiness is so difficult. But I’m not unhappy either, and I am serene. I have no regrets or remorse over anything,” she added.
While Phineas is charismatic, generous and has “a serene capacity for affection,” Gene is a self-conscious outsider who has to work hard to get good grades.
In contrast to those who say the colour is boring, Robinson sees it as "adaptable" and says it's best used in "bedrooms and living areas where you want a serene, restful atmosphere".
From BBC
For the two owners, their attention to detail in the home meant a serene space once finished.
From MarketWatch
Her serene gaze is ubiquitous, adorning T-shirts, trucks and the walls of most homes.
From Los Angeles Times
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