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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

SERE'NE, a. [L. serenus; Heb. Ch. Syr. Ar. to shine. Class Sr. No. 2. 23.47.]
1. Clear or fair, and calm; as a serene sky; serene air; Serene imports great purity.
2. Bright.
The moon, serene in glory, mounts the sky. Pope.
3. Caln; unruffled; undisturbed; as a serene aspect; a serene soul.
4. A title given to several princes and magistrates in Europe; as serene highness; most serene.
SERE'NE, n. A cold damp evening. [Not in use.]
SERE'NE, v. t.
1. To make clear and calm; to quiet.
2. To clear; to brighten.

WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005)

adj
1: 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]
2: completely clear and fine; "serene skies and a bright blue sea"

Merriam Webster's

I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Latin serenus clear, cloudless, untroubled Date: 15th century 1. a. clear and free of storms or unpleasant change <serene skies> b. shining bright and steady <the moon, serene in glory — Alexander Pope> 2. august — used as part of a title <His Serene Highness> 3. marked by or suggestive of utter calm and unruffled repose or quietude <a serene smile> Synonyms: see calm • serenely adverb • sereneness noun II. noun Date: 1644 1. archaic a serene condition or expanse (as of sky, sea, or light) 2. archaic serenity, tranquility

Oxford Reference Dictionary

adj. & n. --adj. (serener, serenest) 1 a (of the sky, the air, etc.) clear and calm. b (of the sea etc.) unruffled. 2 placid, tranquil, unperturbed. --n. poet. a serene expanse of sky, sea, etc. Phrases and idioms: all serene Brit. sl. all right. Serene Highness a title used in addressing and referring to members of some European royal families (His Serene Highness; Their Serene Highnesses; Your Serene Highness). Derivatives: serenely adv. sereneness n. Etymology: L serenus

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Serene Se*rene", n. 1. Serenity; clearness; calmness. [Poetic.] ``The serene of heaven.'' --Southey. To their master is denied To share their sweet serene. --Young. 2. [F. serein evening dew or damp. See Serein.] Evening air; night chill. [Obs.] ``Some serene blast me.'' --B. Jonson.

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Serene Se*rene", v. t. [L. serenare.] To make serene. Heaven and earth, as if contending, vie To raise his being, and serene his soul. --Thomson.

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Serene Se*rene", a. [L. serenus to grow dry, Gr. ??? hot, scorching.] 1. Bright; clear; unabscured; as, a serene sky. The moon serene in glory mounts the sky. --Pope. Full many a gem of purest ray serene The dark unfathomed caves of ocean bear. --Gray. 2. Calm; placid; undisturbed; unruffled; as, a serene aspect; a serene soul. --Milton. Note: In several countries of Europe, Serene is given as a tittle to princes and the members of their families; as, His Serene Highness. Drop serene. (Med.) See Amaurosis. --Milton.

Collin's Cobuild Dictionary

Someone or something that is serene is calm and quiet. She looked as calm and serene as she always did... ADJ • serenely We sailed serenely down the river... ADV: ADV with v, ADV adj • serenity I had a wonderful feeling of peace and serenity when I saw my husband.

Soule's Dictionary of English Synonyms

a. 1. Calm, quiet, placid, tranquil, unruffled, peaceful, composed, undisturbed, collected, sedate. 2. Clear, fair, bright, calm, unclouded.

Moby Thesaurus

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