SERENE

serene

(adjective) completely clear and fine; “serene skies and a bright blue sea”

calm, unagitated, serene, tranquil

(adjective) not agitated; without losing self-possession; “spoke in a calm voice”; “remained calm throughout the uproar”; “he remained serene in the midst of turbulence”; “a serene expression on her face”; “she became more tranquil”; “tranquil life in the country”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology 1

Adjective

serene (comparative more serene or serener, superlative most serene or serenest)

Peaceful, calm, unruffled.

Without worry or anxiety; unaffected by disturbance.

(archaic) fair and unclouded (as of the sky); clear; unobscured.

Used as part of certain titles, originally to indicate sovereignty or independence.

Verb

serene (third-person singular simple present serenes, present participle serening, simple past and past participle serened)

(transitive) To make serene.

Noun

serene (plural serenes)

(poetic) Serenity; clearness; calmness.

Evening air; night chill.

Etymology 2

Noun

serene (plural serenes)

A fine rain from a cloudless sky after sunset.

Synonyms

• serein

Anagrams

• reseen

Proper noun

Serene

A female given name from English. A rare variant of Serena.

Anagrams

• reseen

Source: Wiktionary

Se*rene", a. Etym: [L. serenus to grow dry, Gr.

1. Bright; clear; unabscured; as, a serene sky. The moon serene in glory mounts the sky. Pope. Full many a gem of purest ray serene The dark unfathomed caves of ocean bear. Gray.

2. Calm; placid; undisturbed; unruffled; as, a serene aspect; a serene soul. Milton.

Note: In several countries of Europe, Serene is given as a tittle to princes and the members of their families; as, His Serene Highness. Drop serene. (Med.) See Amaurosis. Milton.

Se*rene", n.

1. Serenity; clearness; calmness. [Poetic.] "The serene of heaven." Southey. To their master is denied To share their sweet serene. Young.

2. Etym: [F. serein evening dew or damp. See Serein.]

Definition: Evening air; night chill. [Obs.] "Some serene blast me." B. Jonson.

Se*rene", v. t. Etym: [L. serenare.]

Definition: To make serene. Heaven and earth, as if contending, vie To raise his being, and serene his soul. Thomson.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition