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serene |
4 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Serene \Se*rene"\, n. 1. Serenity; clearness; calmness. [Poetic.] ``The serene of heaven.'' --Southey. To their master is denied To share their sweet serene. --Young. 2. [F. serein evening dew or damp. See {Serein}.] Evening air; night chill. [Obs.] ``Some serene blast me.'' --B. Jonson From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Serene \Se*rene"\, v. t. [L. serenare.] To make serene. Heaven and earth, as if contending, vie To raise his being and serene his soul. --Thomson. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Serene \Se*rene"\, a. [L. serenus to grow dry, Gr ??? hot, scorching.] 1. Bright; clear; unabscured as a serene sky. The moon serene in glory mounts the sky. --Pope. Full many a gem of purest ray serene The dark unfathomed caves of ocean bear. --Gray. 2. Calm; placid; undisturbed; unruffled; as a serene aspect; a serene soul. --Milton. Note: In several countries of Europe, Serene is given as a tittle to princes and the members of their families; as His Serene Highness. {Drop serene}. (Med.) See {Amaurosis}. --Milton. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: serene adj 1: characterized by absence of emotional agitation; "calm acceptance of the inevitable"; "remained serene in the midst of turbulence"; "a serene expression on her face"; "she became more tranquil"; "tranquil life in the country" [syn: {calm}, {tranquil}] 2: completely clear and fine; "serene skies and a bright blue sea"
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