serene
pronunciation
How to pronounce serene in British English:
UK [səˈriːn]
How to pronounce serene in American English:
US [səˈriːn]
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- Adjective:
- characterized by absence of emotional agitation
- completely clear and fine
Word Origin
- serene
- serene: see serenade
- serene (adj.)
- mid-15c., "clear, calm," from Latin serenus "peaceful, calm, clear" (of weather), figuratively "cheerful, glad, tranquil," of uncertain origin; perhaps from a suffixed variant of PIE *ksero- "dry," source of Greek xeros "dry" (see xerasia). In English, applied to persons since 1630s. Related: Serenely.
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Example
- 1. Meditation is proven to be the serene way to get smarter
- 2. It has long being credited as the way to a serene mind .
- 3. Cathedral and churches possess a serene beauty .
- 4. Invite people over to your newly-decluttered space , so they cansee your calm , spacious , and serene environment .
- 5. Using a writing desk as a bedside table makes good use of space in this soft and serene bedroom .