serene : Dictionary / Wörterbuch (BEOLINGUS, TU Chemnitz)

English Dictionary: serene	by the DICT Development Group
4 results for serene
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
serene adj not agitated; without losing self-possession; "spoke in a calm voice"; "remained calm throughout the uproar"; "he remained serene in the midst of turbulence"; "a serene expression on her face"; "she became more tranquil"; "tranquil life in the country" Synonym(s): calm, unagitated, serene, tranquil completely clear and fine; "serene skies and a bright blue sea"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Serene \Serene"\, 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 Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Serene \Serene"\, n. 1. Serenity; clearness; calmness. [Poetic.] [bd]The serene* of heaven.[b8] --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.] [bd]Some serene blast me.[b8] --B. Jonson.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Serene \Serene"\, v. t. [L. serenare.] To make serene. Heaven and earth, as if contending, vie To raise his being, and serene* his soul. --Thomson.