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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
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.
☞ 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.

Se-rene′

,
Noun.
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.

Se-rene′

,
Verb.
T.
[L.
serenare
.]
To make serene.
Heaven and earth, as if contending, vie
To raise his being, and
serene
his soul.
Thomson.

Webster 1828 Edition


Serene

SERE'NE

,
Adj.
[L. serenus; Heb. Ch. Syr. Ar. to shine. Class Sr. No. 2. 23.47.]
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.
A cold damp evening. [Not in use.]

SERE'NE

,
Verb.
T.
1. To make clear and calm; to quiet.
2. To clear; to brighten.

Definition 2024


serené

serené

See also: serene, Serene, and Serēnē

Spanish

Verb

serené

  1. First-person singular (yo) preterite indicative form of serenar.