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adjective

Serene adj.

Bright; clear; unabscured; as, a serene sky. "The moon serene in glory mounts the sky." "Full many a gem of purest ray serene The dark unfathomed caves of ocean bear."

Calm; placid; undisturbed; unruffled; as, a serene aspect; a serene soul. 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.

noun

Serene n.

Serenity; clearness; calmness. (Poetic.) "The serene of heaven." "To their master is denied To share their sweet serene."

Evening air; night chill. (Obs.) "Some serene blast me."

verb

Serene v. t. To make serene. "Heaven and earth, as if contending, vie To raise his being, and serene his soul."

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"Serene" Quotes from Famous Books

... them known, or of defending them when attacked. There was not much opportunity for seeing this during brief formal visits, but now and then Graeme got a glimpse that greatly amused her. The quiet self-possession with which she met condescending advances, and accepted or declined compliments, the serene air with which she ignored or rebuked the little polite impertinences, not yet out of fashion in fine drawing-rooms, it was something to see. And her perfect unconsciousness of her sister's amusement or its cause was best ...

— Janet's Love and Service • Margaret M Robertson

... this window; but when I saw these birds, and witnessed the scene of faithful love and domestic industry and happiness set forth by these little creatures, the spirit of complaint was rebuked within me, and I learned a new lesson of serene trust and assurance that all were cared for ...

— What the Animals Do and Say • Eliza Lee Follen

... in an accent of warning and reproach, which brought a deep crimson flush to her cheek, and caused her eyes to glisten, for Mrs. Hamilton had marked that all was not serene on the countenance of the Earl, and her heart beat with anxious alarm; for she knew his intentions with regard to Caroline, and all she beheld and heard, startled, almost terrified her. Lord St. Eval certainly looked a little disturbed at Emmeline's continued questions, and ...

— The Mother's Recompense, Volume I. - A Sequel to Home Influence in Two Volumes. • Grace Aguilar

... the worldly-wise, the lover of splendid living to whom ample means and the fruitful favour of the great were a necessity; who was grasping yet not avaricious, who loved wealth chiefly because it secured material consideration and a life of serene enjoyment; such a man could not be expected to rise superior to the temptations presented by a friendship with Aretino, or to despise the immense advantages which it included. As he is revealed by his biographers, and above all by himself, Aretino was essentially "good ...

— The Later works of Titian • Claude Phillips

... full four years were past and gone since Tom started for South America, he descended from the box of the day-mail, with a serene and healthful countenance; and with no more look of interest in his face than if he had been away on a two days' visit, shouldered his carpet-bag, and started for his father's house. He stopped, however; as there appeared from the inside ...

— Two Years Ago, Volume I • Charles Kingsley

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