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Definitions

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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At Amarapura's Nagayon Pagoda, a Buddha statue reduced to just two legs and hands on a pedestal has been fully restored, looking out with a serene gaze.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Guthrie’s disappearance has transformed the normally serene streets around her house.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

The larger of the two homes, a serene retreat built in 1955, offers four bedrooms and five baths across 3,645 square feet.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 5, 2026

Katherine Ryan couldn’t look any more serene sitting in the dark with her laptop open, white noise machine humming and an infant sleeping in her arms.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

She had a serene look on her face.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.