serene — calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil
Pronunciation (IPA): /səˈriːn/
Example Sentences
- Even during the exam chaos, she maintained a serene face while internally screaming.
- The meditation teacher looked serene, but his stomach was growling loudly.
- The serene garden provided the perfect escape from city noise.
serene
ADJECTIVE[/səˈriːn/]
calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil
The lake looked so serene that even the birds hesitated to break the silence.
See rain, stay serene — peaceful monk remains calm!
The marine finds serene moments on pristine shores.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'serenus' meaning clear, calm, or peaceful. The word entered English in the 16th century, likely through French influence, and has maintained its meaning of tranquility and untroubled calm.
Breakdown
seren- (from Latin serenus, meaning calm/clear) + -e (adjective suffix) = serene
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Even during the exam chaos, she maintained a serene face while internally screaming.”
“The meditation teacher looked serene, but his stomach was growling loudly.”
“The serene garden provided the perfect escape from city noise.”
“Her serene confidence impressed the job interviewers.”
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