Hypertext Webster Gateway: "serene"

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

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. [F. serein evening dew or damp. See {Serein}.] Evening
air; night chill. [Obs.] ``Some serene blast me.'' --B.
Jonson.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

Serene \Se*rene"\, v. t. [L. serenare.]
To make serene.

Heaven and earth, as if contending, vie To raise his
being, and serene his soul. --Thomson.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

Serene \Se*rene"\, a. [L. serenus to grow dry, Gr. ??? hot,
scorching.]
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.

From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)

serene
adj 1: characterized by absence of emotional agitation; "calm
acceptance of the inevitable"; "remained serene in the
midst of turbulence"; "a serene expression on her
face"; "she became more tranquil"; "tranquil life in
the country" [syn: {calm}, {tranquil}]
2: completely clear and fine; "serene skies and a bright blue
sea"

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