Definition of SERENE

serene

Plural: serenes

Adjective Satellite

  • not agitated; without losing self-possession
    • "he remained serene in the midst of turbulence"
    • "a serene expression on her face"
  • completely clear and fine
    • "serene skies and a bright blue sea"

Adj

  • Calm, peaceful, unruffled.
  • Without worry or anxiety; unaffected by disturbance.
  • Fair and unclouded (as of the sky); clear; unobscured.
  • Used as part of certain titles, originally to indicate sovereignty or independence.

Verb

  • To make serene.

Noun

  • A tranquil or calm expanse, often referring to a clear, calm sky.
  • Serenity; clearness; calmness.
  • A fine rain from a cloudless sky after sunset.

Adjective

  • Calm, peaceful, and tranquil; undisturbed.

Examples

  • Despite the high-stakes Scrabble game, her demeanor remained SERENE as she planned her next move.
  • Her Serene Highness
  • She looked at her students with joviality and a serene mentality.
  • The board had a SERENE opening, with many open spaces for easy word placement.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English, borrowed from Latin serēnus (“clear, cloudless, untroubled”).

Scrabble Score: 6

serene: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
serene: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
serene: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 7

serene: valid Words With Friends Word