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(), 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. Serene" n. 1. Serenity; clearness; calmness. [Poetic.] "The serene of heaven." Southey. To their master is denied To share their sweet serene. Young. 2. [F. serein evening dew or damp. See Serein.] Evening air; night chill. [Obs.] "Some serene blast me." B. Jonson. Serene" v. t.[L. serenare.] To make serene. Heaven and earth, as if contending, vie To raise his being, and serene his soul. Thomson. スポンサード リンク
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