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
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.
serene (third-person singular simple present serenes, present participle serening, simple past and past participle serened)
(transitive) To make serene.
serene (plural serenes)
(poetic) Serenity; clearness; calmness.
Evening air; night chill.
serene (plural serenes)
A fine rain from a cloudless sky after sunset.
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Serene
A female given name from English. A rare variant of Serena.
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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
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
The Boston Tea Party helped popularize coffee in America. The hefty tea tax imposed on the colonies in 1773 resulted in America switching from tea to coffee. In the lead up to the Revolutionary War, it became patriotic to sip java instead of tea. The Civil War made the drink more pervasive. Coffee helped energize tired troops, and drinking it became an expression of freedom.
