'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]

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