serene

[suh-reen]

adjective

1. calm, peaceful, or tranquil; unruffled.

   a serene landscape;

   serene old age.

   Synonyms: collected, composed, unperturbed, imperturbable, undisturbed
   Antonyms: disturbed

2. clear; fair.

   serene weather.

   Synonyms: unclouded
   Antonyms: clouded

3. Usually Serene most high or august (used as a royal epithet, usually preceded by his, your, etc.).

   His Serene Highness.

noun

1. serenity; tranquility.

   the serene of early morning at the lake.

2. Archaic.,  a clear or tranquil expanse of sea or sky.

serene

/ sɪˈriːn /

adjective

1. peaceful or tranquil; calm

2. clear or bright

   a serene sky

3. (often capital) honoured: used as part of certain royal titles

   His Serene Highness

Other Word Forms

• serenely adverb
• sereneness noun
• overserene adjective
• overserenely adverb
• unserene adjective
• unserenely adverb
• unsereneness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of serene¹

First recorded in 1400–50; Middle English, from Old French serein and Latin serēnus (of the sky, weather) “clear, unclouded”

Word History and Origins

Origin of serene¹

C16: from Latin serēnus

Synonym Study

See peaceful.

Example Sentences

The hotel continues the theme with a 40-foot indoor “tranquility” pool and steam rooms — a serene, modern and indulgent retreat.

From Salon

The region, known for its rolling hills and serene setting, has become a hot spot for rappers, athletes and Kardashians looking for privacy outside the bustle of L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

In her news conferences, she chooses her words carefully, a serene smile on her face.

From Los Angeles Times

The kid from Omaha who once needed counselling for his temper and who survived a shooting moved through the ring with a serene, almost unreadable focus.

From BBC

Helicopter noise is an issue citywide — even in typically serene, higher-income neighborhoods.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• comfortable 
• composed 
• cool 
• easygoing 
• laid-back 
• peaceful 
• placid 
• poised 
• quiet 
• sedate 
• smooth 
• tranquil 
• unflappable