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September 27, 2024 Word of the Day

serene /səˈriːn/ adjective
serene
/səˈriːn/
adjective
A swan floating on the serene water
A swan floating on the serene water
Definition of SERENE

[more serene; most serene]

: calm and peaceful

  • a serene face

  • serene music/skies

serenely adverb

  • She smiled serenely.

  • The sunset was serenely beautiful.

serenity /səˈrɛnəti/ noun [noncount]

  • a feeling of peace and serenity

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