Meaning & use

serene

adjective·Academic

Calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

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The lake looked serene in the early morning light.

Despite the chaos around her, she remained serene and focused.

A note on using this word

Serene often describes both a peaceful scene and a person's inner calm under pressure.

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