serene

Quiet, peaceful, and calm, with nothing troubling or disturbing you.

• The lake looked serene.
• She greeted us with a serene smile.
• We enjoyed the serene atmosphere of the garden.

Similar words: calm, peaceful, tranquil

Opposites: agitated, troubled

Common phrases: a serene lake, a serene smile, a serene atmosphere, remain serene

A word used in the official title of certain princes, princesses, or other rulers.

• Her Serene Highness entered the room.
• The invitation was addressed to His Serene Highness.
• The prince was formally introduced as His Serene Highness.

Common phrases: Serene Highness, His Serene Highness, Her Serene Highness

To make someone or something calm and peaceful.

• Soft music serened her mind.
• He hoped the evening air would serene his spirit.
• The gentle voice serened their troubled hearts.

Similar words: calm, soothe, quiet

Opposites: disturb, agitate

Common phrases: serene the mind, serene someone's spirit

A state of peace and calm, or the clear, quiet appearance of the sky.

• A bird crossed the blue serene.
• The mountains stood beneath the evening serene.
• She found comfort in the serene of the open sky.

Similar words: serenity, calmness, clearness

Opposites: turmoil

Common phrases: the evening serene, the blue serene

Very light rain falling after sunset when there are no clouds in the sky.

• A fine serene fell after sunset.
• The serene dampened our coats beneath a clear sky.
• We walked home through the evening serene.

Common phrases: the evening serene, a fine serene