'Serene' definitions:
Definition of 'serene'
From: WordNet
adjective
Not agitated; without losing self-possession; "spoke in a calm voice"; "remained calm throughout the uproar"; "he remained serene in the midst of turbulence"; "a serene expression on her face"; "she became more tranquil"; "tranquil life in the country" [syn: calm, unagitated, serene, tranquil]
adjective
Completely clear and fine; "serene skies and a bright blue sea"
Definition of 'Serene'
From: GCIDE
- Serene \Se*rene"\, v. t. [L. serenare.] To make serene. [1913 Webster]
- Heaven and earth, as if contending, vie To raise his being, and serene his soul. --Thomson. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Serene'
From: GCIDE
- Serene \Se*rene"\, a. [L. serenus to grow dry, Gr. ??? hot, scorching.]
- 1. Bright; clear; unabscured; as, a serene sky. [1913 Webster]
- The moon serene in glory mounts the sky. --Pope. [1913 Webster]
- Full many a gem of purest ray serene The dark unfathomed caves of ocean bear. --Gray. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Calm; placid; undisturbed; unruffled; as, a serene aspect; a serene soul. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
- Note: In several countries of Europe, Serene is given as a tittle to princes and the members of their families; as, His Serene Highness. [1913 Webster]
- Drop serene. (Med.) See Amaurosis. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Serene'
From: GCIDE
- Serene \Se*rene"\, n.
- 1. Serenity; clearness; calmness. [Poetic.] "The serene of heaven." --Southey. [1913 Webster]
- To their master is denied To share their sweet serene. --Young. [1913 Webster]
- 2. [F. serein evening dew or damp. See Serein.] Evening air; night chill. [Obs.] "Some serene blast me." --B. Jonson. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'serene'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- at peace,
- bloodless,
- bucolic,
- calm,
- clear,
- cloudless,
- collected,
- composed,
- concordant,
- cool,
- coolheaded,
- diaphanous,
- dispassionate,
- easy,
- easygoing,
- equable,
- even,
- even-tempered,
- halcyon,
- idyllic,
- imperturbable,
- levelheaded,
- light,
- lightish,
- lightsome,
- lucent,
- lucid,
- luculent,
- noiseless,
- nonchalant,
- orderly,
- pacific,
- pastoral,
- peaceable,
- peaceful,
- peacetime,
- pellucid,
- philosophical,
- piping,
- placid,
- poised,
- quiescent,
- quiet,
- relucent,
- reposeful,
- restful,
- resting,
- self-possessed,
- soft,
- still,
- temperate,
- tranquil,
- translucent,
- translucid,
- transparent,
- unclouded,
- undisturbed,
- unexcitable,
- unflappable,
- unobscured,
- unperturbed,
- unruffled,
- untroubled