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Webster 1913 Edition
Serene
Se-rene′
,Adj.
[L.
serenus
to grow dry, Gr. [GREEK][GREEK][GREEK] hot, scorching.] 1.
Bright; clear; unabscured;
as, a
. serene
skyThe moon
serene
in glory mounts the sky. Pope.
Full many a gem of purest ray
The dark unfathomed caves of ocean bear.
serene
The dark unfathomed caves of ocean bear.
Gray.
2.
Calm; placid; undisturbed; unruffled;
as, a
. serene
aspect; a serene
soulMilton.
☞ In several countries of Europe, Serene is given as a tittle to princes and the members of their families; as, His Serene Highness.
Se-rene′
,Noun.
1.
Serenity; clearness; calmness.
[Poetic.]
“The serene of heaven.” Southey.
To their master is denied
To share their sweet
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.
Se-rene′
,Verb.
T.
[L.
serenare
.] To make serene.
Heaven and earth, as if contending, vie
To raise his being, and
To raise his being, and
serene
his soul. Thomson.
Webster 1828 Edition
Serene
SERE'NE
,Adj.
1. Clear or fair, and calm; as a serene sky; serene air; Serene imports great purity.
2. Bright.
The moon, serene in glory, mounts the sky. Pope.
3. Caln; unruffled; undisturbed; as a serene aspect; a serene soul.
4. A title given to several princes and magistrates in Europe; as serene highness; most serene.
SERE'NE
,Noun.
SERE'NE
,Verb.
T.
1. To make clear and calm; to quiet.
2. To clear; to brighten.