English

serene

səˈɹin, səˈrin, səˈriːn, səˈɹiːn
Meaning: peaceful and calm; worried by nothing
Part of Speech: Adjective Alternative Readings: səˈrin, səˈriːn, səˈɹiːn

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Example

The lake looked beautiful and serene in the early morning light.
The lake looked beautiful and serene in the early morning light.

Usage Notes

Describes someone or something that is remarkably calm, peaceful, and untroubled. It can refer to a person's expression, a scene in nature, or a state of mind.

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