serene
word
Definition
Calm, peaceful, and without worry or disturbance. It often describes a person, place, or atmosphere that feels very relaxed and quiet.
Usage & Nuances
'Serene' is formal and poetic; it's less common in everyday speech than words like 'calm' or 'peaceful.' Often used to describe beautiful landscapes ('serene lake'), facial expressions, or moods. Not used for chaotic or noisy situations.
Spanish: sereno - tranquiloPortuguese (BR): sereno - tranquiloPortuguese (PT): sereno - tranquiloChinese (Simplified): 宁静的 - 安详的Chinese (Traditional): 寧靜的 - 安詳的Hindi: शांत - स्थिरArabic: هادئ - ساكنBengali: নিঃশব্দ - শান্ত - প্রশান্তRussian: безмятежный - умиротворённыйJapanese: 穏やか - 静かなVietnamese: thanh bình - yên tĩnhKorean: 고요한 - 평온한Turkish: sakin - dinginUrdu: پرامن - پُرسکونIndonesian: tenang - damai
Example Sentences
He spoke in a serene voice, calming everyone in the room.
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The serene garden made me feel relaxed.
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Her face looked serene while she slept.
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It was a serene morning by the lake.
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There's something serene about watching the sunset alone.
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Despite the chaos, she remained serene throughout the whole situation.
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