serene

[suh-reen] / səˈrin /

ADJECTIVE

calm, undisturbed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

comfortable composed cool easygoing laid-back peaceful placid poised quiet sedate smooth tranquil unflappable

WEAK

at peace clear collected content cool as a cucumber dispassionate easy fair halcyon imperturbable limpid patient pellucid phlegmatic quiescent reconciled resting satisfied self-possessed still stoical unruffled untroubled

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agitated annoyed clamorous excited loud nervous noisy poor turbulent uncool upset violent worried

WEAK

disturbed troubled

Example Sentences

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The second set was more serene, Sabalenka's superior power taking its toll as she sealed the match in 72 minutes.

From Barron's

Anat’s eyes met Molly’s, her smile so serene that for a brief moment Molly was at ease again.

From Literature

“I am not happy. Happiness is so difficult. But I’m not unhappy either, and I am serene. I have no regrets or remorse over anything,” she added.

From The Wall Street Journal

While Phineas is charismatic, generous and has “a serene capacity for affection,” Gene is a self-conscious outsider who has to work hard to get good grades.

From The Wall Street Journal

In contrast to those who say the colour is boring, Robinson sees it as "adaptable" and says it's best used in "bedrooms and living areas where you want a serene, restful atmosphere".

From BBC

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