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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