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Definition of serene

serene

/səˈriːn/
se · rene
Adverb:serenely
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1

Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; free from agitation, anxiety, or disturbance.

Example

"She maintained a serene expression even as the surrounding courtroom grew chaotic."

2

Clear, bright, and unclouded (especially of the sky, air, or weather).

Example

"The hikers set out early under a serene autumn sky without a single cloud in sight."

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• Rhymes for serene

• Nearby Words

serendipitous
serendipitously
serendipity
serene
serenely
serenity
serenoa

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-15th century from Latin serenus, meaning 'clear, cloudless, or untroubled' (originally applied to fair weather), which was later extended metaphorically to describe a calm and peaceful state of mind.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Serene. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/serene
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