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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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Its contemporary design is defined by glass walls boasting breathtaking views of Camelback Mountain, as the surrounding landscape creates a serene environment in every inch of the home.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026

I’m obsessed with them all, both as a model for my future self and also the person I’d like to be right now—effortless, serene, perfect.

From Slate ● Oct. 11, 2026

This serene island in Hawaii reportedly has no traffic lights.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

Walkouts or the 1969 Delano grape strike, the 89-year-old photojournalist aims at a black-and-white image of a serene man, fully concentrated on reading the newspaper.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

The elegant woman’s serene face twitched with controlled laughter.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago


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