serene
/si'ri:n/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Clear and fine: Used to describe weather, skies, or water that are completely clear, bright, and calm.
- Calm and peaceful: Describes a person, their appearance, or a situation that is tranquil, composed, and free from disturbance or agitation.
Examples of Usage
- Describing weather or a scene:
- We sailed on the serene sea under a cloudless sky.
- The view from the mountain was of a serene valley bathed in morning light.
- Describing a person's state or appearance:
- Despite the chaos around her, she maintained a serene smile.
- His serene demeanor helped calm the nervous passengers.
Advanced Usage
- "All serene": (British, informal) An expression meaning everything is fine, okay, or in order.
- "Is everything ready for the event?" "Yes, all serene."
- Literary/Formal Use: Can be used to describe an abstract quality of peace.
- The monastery was a place of serene contemplation.
Variants and Related Words
- Serenely (adverb): In a calm and peaceful manner.
- She smiled serenely at the audience.
- Serenity (noun): The state of being serene; peace and calm.
- The serenity of the garden was soothing.
Synonyms
- Calm: Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions.
- Tranquil: Free from disturbance; calm.
- Placid: Not easily upset or excited; calm and peaceful.
- Peaceful: Free from disturbance; tranquil.
Antonyms
- Agitated: Feeling or appearing troubled or nervous.
- Stormy: Characterized by strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.
- Turbulent: Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- A serene countenance: A calm and peaceful facial expression.
- Even during the debate, the politician kept a serene countenance.
- Serene confidence: A calm and untroubled belief in oneself.
- She answered the difficult questions with serene confidence.
Adjective
- completely clear and fine
- serene skies and a bright blue sea
- 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