Word meaning
serene
adjective · suh-REEN
What does serene mean?
Serene means calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
Serene in a sentence
“The serene garden was the perfect spot to read.”
Synonyms for serene
- calm
- tranquil
- peaceful
Where does serene come from?
From Latin serenus, "clear, fair."
How to remember serene
- Say it out loud a few times: suh-REEN.
- Write one sentence of your own using serene, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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