| serene | 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. 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. <medicine> See Amaurosis. Origin: L. Serenus to grow dry, Gr. Hot, scorching. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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