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The definition of serene is untroubled, or is the title for a high-ranking member of royalty.

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An example of something serene is a calm day spent floating in a boat.
The sleeping cat is an example of something serene.
Referring to Queen Elizabeth as Her Serene Highness is an example of serene.

See serene in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

clear; bright; unclouded: a serene sky
not disturbed or troubled; calm, peaceful, tranquil, etc.
exalted; high-ranking: used in certain royal titles: his Serene Highness

Origin: L serenus < IE *ksero-, dry (> Gr xēros, dry, OHG serawēn, to dry out) < base *ksā-, to burn

noun

Old Poet. a serene expanse, as of sky or water

Related Forms:

serenely adverb
sereneness noun

See serene in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Unaffected by disturbance; calm and unruffled. See Synonyms at calm.
Unclouded; fair: serene skies and a bright blue sea.
often Serene Used as a title and form of address for certain members of royalty: Her Serene Highness; His Serene Highness.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Latin serēnus, serene, clear

Related Forms:

se·reneˈly adverb

se·reneˈness noun

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