Category:Serene

Se*rene", a. Etym: [l. serenus to grow dry, gr.

1. Bright; clear; unabscured; as, a serene sky. The moon serene in glory mounts the sky. Pope. Full many a gem of purest ray serene the dark unfathomed caves of Ocean bear. Gray.

2. Calm; placid; undisturbed; unruffled; as, a serene aspect; a Serene soul. Milton.

Note: in several countries of europe, serene is given as a tittle to Princes and the members of their families; as, his serene highness. Drop serene. (med.) See amaurosis. Milton.

Serene Se*rene", n.

1. Serenity; clearness; calmness. [poetic.] "the serene of heaven." Southey. To their master is denied to share their sweet serene. Young.

2. Etym: [f. serein evening dew or damp. See serein.]

Defn: evening air; night chill. [obs.] "some serene blast me." B. Jonson.

Serene Se*rene", v. t. Etym: [l. serenare.]

Defn: to make serene. Heaven and earth, as if contending, vie to raise his being, and Serene his soul. Thomson.