serene

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

(adjective)

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

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See serene in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. clear; bright; unclouded: a serene sky
  2. not disturbed or troubled; calm, peaceful, tranquil, etc.
  3. 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

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See serene in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Unaffected by disturbance; calm and unruffled. See Synonyms at calm.
  2. Unclouded; fair: serene skies and a bright blue sea.
  3. 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

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Related Forms:

  • se·reneˈly adverb
  • se·reneˈness noun

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