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What was serenus, the Latin root of the word serene, used to describe?

serene

[suh-reen] / sΙ™Λˆrin /


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From the serene heights of the foreign-policy establishment to the fever swamps of the online left and right, a consensus has emerged.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

Despite its sedate rural surroundings, operations at the Category B jail have been far from serene, with people describing a picture of chaos following the first private-to-private transfer of a prison in England and Wales.

From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026

McElwee finds images both startling and serene; videos that fill in gaps he couldn’t on his own.

From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026

On the second level, a sizable primary suite creates a beautifully serene sanctuary, complete with a huge ensuite bathroom and a sizable walk-in closet.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026

I was glad to see that he seemed quite his bright, serene old self.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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