serene
suh-REEN
Serene (adj) means Calm, peaceful, and untroubled. Example: “The lake was perfectly serene at sunrise.”
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
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Word forms
- Plural
- serenes
- Third person singular
- serenes
- Past tense
- serened
- Comparative
- more serene, serener
- Superlative
- most serene, serenest
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The lake was perfectly _____ at sunrise.
Etymology
From Latin serēnus, meaning "clear, cloudless, untroubled."
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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.
