adj
serene
suh-REEN
adj
1
Calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
"The lake was perfectly serene at sunrise."
"She remained serene even under enormous pressure."
2
Clear and cloudless, describing the sky.
"A serene blue sky stretched over the valley."
How to Use Serene
Learner’s notesIn 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."