serenade
word
Definition
A serenade is a song or piece of music sung or played, often in the evening, given as an expression of love or admiration, typically outside someone’s window.
Usage & Nuances
Often romantic or poetic; can be literal (music) or figurative ('a serenade of compliments'). Usually formal or literary. 'To serenade' can also be a verb (to perform a serenade).
Spanish: serenataPortuguese (BR): serenataPortuguese (PT): serenataChinese (Simplified): 小夜曲Chinese (Traditional): 小夜曲Hindi: सेरेनेडArabic: أنشودة مساءBengali: সেরেনাড - প্রেমের গানRussian: серенадаJapanese: セレナーデ - セレナードVietnamese: serenát - bài hát tình yêu (serenade)Korean: 세레나데Turkish: serenatUrdu: سریناد - عاشقانہ نغمہ (محبت کے اظہار کے لیے)Indonesian: serenada
Example Sentences
He played a serenade for his girlfriend under her window.
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The band gave the newlyweds a joyful serenade after the wedding.
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Sometimes a sweet serenade is all it takes to make someone smile.
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A serenade is often sung at night.
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Mozart wrote a famous serenade called 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik'.
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He tried to win her heart with a midnight serenade and flowers.
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