Antonyms for serene

Grammar : Adj

Spell : suh-reen

Phonetic Transcription : səˈrin

Definition of serene

Origin : mid-15c., "clear, calm," from Latin serenus "peaceful, calm, clear" (of weather), figuratively "cheerful, glad, tranquil," of uncertain origin; perhaps from a suffixed variant of PIE *ksero- "dry," source of Greek xeros "dry" (see xerasia). In English, applied to persons since 1630s. Related: Serenely.

adj calm, undisturbed

Example sentences :

Her mother was looking at her with a serene comprehension and compassion.
Extract from : « Life and Death of Harriett Frean » by May Sinclair

Burke retained his manner of serene indifference to the other's agitation.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

The General-in-chief was, as he had said, confident and serene.
Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill

It slid off now at sight of Cornelia Opp's serene, sweet face.
Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various

But his serene confidence in his magic caught their credulity.
Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White

Eudora turned her serene face and regarded her questioningly.
Extract from : « The Yates Pride » by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman

The fair oval of her face was as serene and proud toward the man as the face of the moon.
Extract from : « The Yates Pride » by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman

He softly opened his window, and looked out upon the serene river.
Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens

He has (God knows why) a serene contempt for ordinary mortals.
Extract from : « The Atlantic Monthly, Vol. 10, No. 58, August, 1862 » by Various

His Serene Highness has commenced his progress towards the hall.
Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli

Synonyms for serene

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