adjective

serene

suh-REEN/səˈriːn/

Calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

The older woman looks serene beside the still pond.

Peaceful East Asian older woman beside still pond.

Etymology

Latin serenus described clear, unclouded weather and also figurative tranquility. Applied to a person or character, that fair-weather image conveys a calm, unruffled state.

In context

House of Dark Confessions 6:13

Sarah Whitmore looked like she was sleeping. Her face was peaceful, almost serene.

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More examples

The lake looks serene in the early morning light.
His serene expression gives no hint of worry.
The garden feels serener once the visitors leave.

Forms

serene · serener · serenest

serenity noun — The state of being calm and untroubled.

serenely adverb — In a calm and untroubled manner.

Similar words

tranquil: Emphasizes stillness and freedom from disturbance, especially in surroundings.
peaceful: Emphasizes freedom from conflict, noise, or interruption.
composed: Emphasizes maintaining emotional control, especially under pressure.