adj B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

serene

suh-REEN

Serene (adj) means Calm, peaceful, and untroubled. Example: “The lake was perfectly serene at sunrise.”

adj

Calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

"The lake was perfectly serene at sunrise."

"She remained serene even under enormous pressure."

Clear and cloudless, describing the sky.

"A serene blue sky stretched over the valley."

How to use serene

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCalm and peaceful, without worry, disturbance, or clouds.

Common pairings

serene smile serene setting stay serene

Word forms

more serene comparative, serener comparative, serened past tense, serenes plural, serenes plural, serenes singular, most serene superlative, serenest superlative

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Etymology

From Latin serēnus, meaning "clear, cloudless, untroubled."

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for serene

gene bene nene lene Rene scene Irene Keene Beene Ilene Selene Eugene

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Frequently asked questions

What does “serene” mean?

The word “serene” means calm, peaceful, and untroubled. In plain terms, calm and peaceful, without worry, disturbance, or clouds.

How do you pronounce “serene”?

“Serene” is pronounced suh-REEN (/səˈɹi(ː)n/ in IPA).

How do you use “serene” in a sentence?

Here is “serene” used in a sentence: “The lake was perfectly serene at sunrise.”

What part of speech is “serene”?

“Serene” is an adjective.

Where does the word “serene” come from?

The word “serene” comes from Latin. From Latin serēnus, meaning "clear, cloudless, untroubled.".

Is “serene” a common word?

“Serene” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

How many meanings does “serene” have?

“Serene” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: calm, peaceful, and untroubled.