Serene
/sɪˈriːn/
Definitions
Free from disturbance; calm and peaceful.
/sɪˈriːn/
Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.
The serene atmosphere of the monastery helped him find inner peace.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're at the beach, the waves are gently lapping, and everything feels calm and peaceful. That's what it means to be serene! It's like when you take a deep breath and feel all your worries fade away.
👶 For kids: When something is serene, it means it's calm and quiet, like a peaceful lake.
More Examples
The artist captured the serene beauty of the landscape in his painting.
After the storm passed, the ocean was once again serene.
How It's Used
"The serene lake reflected the setting sun."
"She maintained a serene expression despite the chaos around her."
From Latin *serenus* meaning 'clear, tranquil'. It shares roots with words related to weather, suggesting a clear, unclouded atmosphere reflected in a person's demeanor.
Used in literature and poetry to describe calm settings and emotional states since at least the 16th century. Found in descriptions of nature and also of a person's demeanor.
Memory tip
Think of a clear, cloudless sky – it's serene.
Word Origin
"clear, tranquil"