Serene
adjective /sɪˈriːn/ — Calm, peaceful, and untroubled
Definition
Characterised by a quality of utter, undisturbed calm — the stillness of a surface with nothing moving beneath it, or the hard-won peace of someone who has found their centre.
Beyond the definition
Not blankness, but settledness. Serenity is peace that has learned to hold itself.
Origin & history
From Latin 'serenus' (clear, bright, unclouded). A serene sky is a clear one — no storm, no agitation, just uninterrupted light.
Example sentences
Illustrative sentences for learning, not verified community posts or sourced quotations.
The lake was serene in a way that made everything else feel unnecessarily loud.
She had a serene quality that came not from ease but from having made peace with difficulty.
Serene is not the same as still. You can be serene while everything around you is moving.
How to use it
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Choose “Serene” when the meaning fits your context: Characterised by a quality of utter, undisturbed calm — the stillness of a surface with nothing moving beneath it, or the hard-won peace of someone who has found their centre.
Synonyms
Antonyms
agitated, turbulent, anxious, restless
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Questions about this word
What does "Serene" mean?
Serene is adjective meaning: Calm, peaceful, and untroubled. Characterised by a quality of utter, undisturbed calm — the stillness of a surface with nothing moving beneath it, or the hard-won peace of someone who has found their centre.
Where does the word "Serene" come from?
From Latin 'serenus' (clear, bright, unclouded). A serene sky is a clear one — no storm, no agitation, just uninterrupted light.