Dictionary entry

Serene

Webster's Dictionary 1913

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.

☞ 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.