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serene

[suh-reen]

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adjective

calm, peaceful, or tranquil; unruffled.
a serene landscape;
serene old age.
Synonyms: collected, composed, unperturbed, imperturbable, undisturbed
Antonyms: disturbed
clear; fair.
serene weather.
Synonyms: unclouded
Antonyms: clouded
Usually Serene most high or august (used as a royal epithet, usually preceded by his, your, etc.).
His Serene Highness.

noun

serenity; tranquility.
the serene of early morning at the lake.
Archaic., a clear or tranquil expanse of sea or sky.

serene

/ sɪˈriːn /

adjective

peaceful or tranquil; calm
clear or bright
a serene sky
(often capital) honoured: used as part of certain royal titles
His Serene Highness

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Other Word Forms

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

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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”

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Word History and Origins

Origin of serene¹

C16: from Latin serēnus

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Synonym Study

See peaceful.

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Example Sentences

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But an impressive Pegula, who is yet to drop a set here, made serene progress to reach the semi-finals in New York for a second year in a row.

From BBC

Admirers claimed it had one of the most serene and awe-inspiring views in the world.

From Los Angeles Times

Located near public transportation, water and greenery, the fresh air and serene nature of the area has attracted AI entrepreneurs that want to collaborate in person, said Michael Phillips, principal and chairman of Jamestown.

From Los Angeles Times

That said, the thermal suite was expansive and well-equipped, making it a serene retreat on sea days.

From Salon

But if he felt any pressure, he didn't show it in a serene round of 67.

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