Serene — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /sə-ˈrēn/ se·rene

Meaning & Definition of Serene

Serene (adjective)

  1. marked by or suggestive of utter calm and unruffled repose or quietude
  2. clear and free of storms or unpleasant change
  3. shining bright and steady

Serene (noun)

  1. a serene condition or expanse (as of sky, sea, or light)
  2. serenity, tranquility

Serene (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. free from disturbing noise or uproar

    "a serene vacation spot"

    similar: arcadian, calm, hushed, peaceful, placid, quiet, restful, still, stilly, tranquil
    related: noiseless, silent, soundless, mute, speechless, wordless, dead, motionless, quiescent, muffled, muted, quieted, dull, gentle, low, soft, ultraquiet
    opposite: boisterous, clamorous, clattery, deafening, loud, noisy, raucous, rip-roaring, roistering, romping, rowdy, tumultuous, unquiet, uproarious, woolly
    near: crazy, tempestuous, wild, blaring, blasting, booming, earsplitting, piercing, roaring, thundering, thunderous

  2. free from emotional or mental agitation

    "a serene woman who was everyone's source of support"

    similar: calm, collected, composed, cool, coolheaded, equal, level, limpid, peaceful, placid, possessed, recollected, sedate, self-composed, self-possessed, smooth, together, tranquil, undisturbed, unperturbed, unruffled, unshaken, untroubled, unworried, at peace
    related: even, even-keeled, steady, well-adjusted, well-balanced, imperturbable, nerveless, unflappable, unshakable, centered, disciplined, equable, self-contained, self-controlled, affable, breezy, devil-may-care, easygoing, happy-go-lucky, laid-back, loosey-goosey, mellow, carefree, nonchalant, unconcerned, assured, confident, self-assured, aloof, detached, dispassionate, indifferent, bovine, impassive, phlegmatic, sober, stolid, relaxed, relieved, tranquilized
    opposite: agitated, discomposed, disturbed, flustered, perturbed, unglued, unhinged, unstrung, upset
    near: anxious, bothered, distressed, uneasy, unquiet, unsettled, worried, jittery, jumpy, nervous, restless, skittish, tense, high-strung, unstable, uptight

  3. free from storms or physical disturbance

    "a serene lake"

    similar: calm, halcyon, hushed, lown (dialect), peaceful, placid, quiet, still, stilly, tranquil, untroubled
    related: balmy, clement, equable, gentle, mild, moderate, temperate, clear, cloudless, fair, rainless, sunny, sunshiny, windless
    opposite: agitated, angry, inclement, restless, rough, stormy, tempestuous, turbulent, unquiet, unsettled
    near: blizzardy, blustery, squally, windy, extreme, foul, intemperate, nasty, severe

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Serene

The most common words with a similar meaning to Serene:

Dialect: lown
arcadian, calm, hushed, peaceful, placid, quiet, restful, still, stilly, tranquil, collected, composed, cool, coolheaded, equal, level, limpid, possessed, recollected, sedate, self-composed, self-possessed, smooth, together, undisturbed, unperturbed, unruffled, unshaken, untroubled, unworried, halcyon, at peace

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Serene

Words with the opposite meaning of Serene:

boisterous, clamorous, clattery, deafening, loud, noisy, raucous, rip-roaring, roistering, romping, rowdy, tumultuous, unquiet, uproarious, woolly, agitated, discomposed, disturbed, flustered, perturbed, unglued, unhinged, unstrung, upset, angry, inclement, restless, rough, stormy, tempestuous

Related Words for Serene

noiseless, silent, soundless, mute, speechless, wordless, dead, motionless, quiescent, muffled, muted, quieted, dull, gentle, low, soft, ultraquiet, even, even-keeled, steady, well-adjusted, well-balanced, imperturbable, nerveless, unflappable, unshakable, centered, disciplined, equable, self-contained

Near Antonyms of Serene

crazy, wild, blaring, blasting, booming, earsplitting, piercing, roaring, thundering, thunderous, anxious, bothered, distressed, uneasy, worried, jittery, jumpy, nervous, skittish, tense, high-strung, unstable, uptight, blizzardy, blustery, squally, windy, extreme, foul, intemperate

Word Forms of Serene

Derived words: serenely (adverb), sereneness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Serene

Middle English, from Latin serenus clear, cloudless, untroubled

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Serene

What does "Serene" mean?

"Serene" means marked by or suggestive of utter calm and unruffled repose or quietude. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: marked by or suggestive of utter calm and unruffled repose or quietude. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Serene"?

Other words for "Serene" include arcadian, calm, hushed, peaceful, placid, quiet, restful and still. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Serene" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Serene"?

There are 102 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Serene". Common alternatives include arcadian, calm, hushed, peaceful, placid, quiet, restful, still, stilly and tranquil.

What is the opposite of "Serene"?

Antonyms of "Serene" include boisterous, clamorous, clattery, deafening, loud, noisy, raucous and rip-roaring. Near antonyms include crazy, wild, blaring and blasting.

How do you use "Serene" in a sentence?

Examples of "Serene" in a sentence: "a serene vacation spot"; "a serene woman who was everyone's source of support"; "a serene lake".

Is "Serene" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Serene" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Serene"?

"Serene" is pronounced /sə-ˈrēn/ and divided into syllables as se·rene.

What is the origin of the word "Serene"?

"Serene" comes from Middle English, from Latin serenus clear, cloudless, untroubled. First known use: 15th century.