serene
Say it: suh-REEN /səˈrin/ · adjective
What “serene” means
Calm, peaceful and free from worry.
More precisely: Calm, peaceful and untroubled.
Example: “At 6 a.m. the park is serene — just joggers, birds and mist.”
When to use it
For a peaceful place or someone who seems completely calm. An approving, slightly literary word in descriptions of mood or surroundings.
Similar words
tranquil, peaceful, placid
Where it comes from
From Latin serenus, "clear, calm."
Quick check
You sit beside a still lake, breathing easily, with no noise or worries disturbing you. How do you feel?
serene or indifferent?
Show the answer
serene
Learn 5 new words a day in Kinquire. Each with a picture, how to say it, an example and a quick check, then spaced review so you actually keep them. Free to start.
Learn “serene”