English · Emotions & Feelings
serene
/sɪˈriːn/
[/sɪˈriːn/]
calm and peaceful
Advancedadjective
Definition
Something serene is calm, peaceful, and untroubled. Speakers describe finding a serene state of mind.
Example
The lake was perfectly serene at dawn.
The lake was perfectly serene at dawn.
Etymology
From Latin 'serenus', meaning clear or calm.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for peaceful, untroubled calm.