serene
gb/sɚˈin/ us/sɚˈin/
B2
Αγγλικά
~ 5800
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adjective
B2
property
1
calm, untroubled in mind
Feeling calm and quiet inside, not worried or upset.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] feels/looks/remains serene
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes use "serene" for any kind of happiness or fun. "Serene" means calm and peaceful, not excited. For example, a party is usually "fun" or "lively", not "serene". Learners also sometimes confuse "serene" with "silent"; something can be serene even if there is soft sound, as long as it is peaceful and not stressful.
Συνώνυμα
calm (More common and general; can describe people, situations, or water, and is less literary than "serene".)
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tranquil (Often suggests deep, gentle calm; slightly more formal and can describe both people and places.)
Αντώνυμα
anxious (Emphasizes worry and nervousness, the opposite of a serene state of mind.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
feel serene
|remain serene
|serene state of mind
|serene presence
|serene confidence
|calm and serene
Θέματα
emotions
|personality
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- Despite the chaos around her, she remained utterly serene.
- Meditation helped him feel more serene about the future.
- His serene manner made everyone else relax.
- She answered the difficult questions with a serene confidence.
- After the retreat, he returned to work with a serene state of mind.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- She feels serene after her yoga class.
- He stayed serene during the long delay at the airport.
- The teacher was serene, even when the children were noisy.
- I want to be more serene about my exams.
- Her face looked very serene before the interview.
unknown
B2
property
2
peaceful, still place or weather
Very calm and quiet, especially about a place or the sky or weather.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a serene [place/scene/sky]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes use "serene" for places that are busy but happy, like festivals or markets. These places are not "serene" because they are not quiet or still. Use "serene" only for scenes that are calm, quiet, and not crowded or noisy.
Συνώνυμα
peaceful (Very common and broad; "serene" often suggests a purer, almost perfect kind of peacefulness.)
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still (Focuses on lack of movement; "serene" includes a sense of beauty and emotional calm as well.)
Αντώνυμα
turbulent (Describes rough, disturbed conditions, especially for water or air, the opposite of serene conditions.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
serene landscape
|serene lake
|serene sky
|serene setting
|serene environment
|serene countryside
Θέματα
nature
|weather
|travel
Παραδείγματα
- We watched the sunrise over the serene lake.
- The village has a serene atmosphere, far from the noise of the city.
- White clouds floated across a serene blue sky.
- They chose a serene coastal town for their honeymoon.
- The hotel is set in a serene forest landscape.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- We walked by a serene river in the mountains.
- The garden is small but very serene.
- I love the serene sky after the storm.
- They moved to a serene town near the sea.
- The park is a serene place to read a book.
adjective
B2
property
3
calm face, voice, or manner
Calm and quiet in the way someone looks, speaks, or acts.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a serene [expression/voice/manner]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may think "serene" always describes how a person feels inside. In this sense, it describes what we can see or hear on the outside (face, voice, behavior), which may or may not match the person's true feelings.
Συνώνυμα
composed (Stresses self-control; "serene" adds a sense of gentle peace, not just control.)
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placid (Suggests calm and not easily upset; can sometimes sound slightly dull, while "serene" often sounds positive and graceful.)
Αντώνυμα
agitated (Shows visible nervousness or upset, opposite of a serene expression or manner.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
serene smile
|serene expression
|serene gaze
|serene voice
|serene manner
|serene composure
Θέματα
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- She listened with a serene expression, giving nothing away.
- The teacher's serene voice helped calm the frightened children.
- He greeted the reporters with a serene smile.
- Throughout the debate, her manner remained remarkably serene.
- The monk walked past with a serene gaze, not reacting to the noise.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The nurse spoke in a serene voice.
- He had a serene smile on his face.
- Her eyes were serene, not angry or sad.
- The leader stayed serene when people shouted at him.
- She answered every question with a serene expression.
adjective
formal
C1
relation
4
used in certain royal titles
Used as part of some formal royal titles to show high rank and respect.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[title] Serene Highness [name]
Συνώνυμα
royal (General word for things related to a king or queen; "serene" here is a specific traditional word only in some titles.)
Αντώνυμα
common (Refers to ordinary people without noble rank, the opposite social status of people addressed as "Serene Highness".)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
His Serene Highness
|Her Serene Highness
|Most Serene Republic
Θέματα
politics
|society
Παραδείγματα
- The treaty was signed in the presence of His Serene Highness the Prince.
- Her Serene Highness attended the ceremony as guest of honor.
- Historically, Venice was known as the Most Serene Republic.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- They met His Serene Highness at the palace.
- Her Serene Highness gave a short speech.
- The old book used the title "Most Serene Republic".
- People bowed to His Serene Highness.
- The guide explained what "Serene Highness" means.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
serene
IPA
GB/sɚˈin/
US/sɚˈin/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
se - rene (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (se)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: serene
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Core family
serenity
noun B2
serenely
adverb
Advanced or less common
sereneness
noun
Εκφράσεις
Her Serene Highness
1/hˈɚ sɚˈin hˈaɪnəs/
fixed phrase
formal
formal title for a female princess
A very formal way to talk to or about a female princess or ruler in some countries.
Παραδείγματα
- Her Serene Highness will attend the charity concert.
- The ambassador presented his credentials to Her Serene Highness Princess Maria.
His Serene Highness
1/hˈɪz sɚˈin hˈaɪnəs/
fixed phrase
formal
formal title for a male prince
A very formal way to talk to or about a male prince or ruler in some countries.
Παραδείγματα
- His Serene Highness will open the new hospital tomorrow.
- The letter was addressed to His Serene Highness Prince Alexander.
- They stood when His Serene Highness entered the room.
Most Serene Republic
1/mˈoʊst sɚˈin ɹipˈʌblɪk/
fixed phrase
literary
historical formal title for a republic
An old formal name used for some independent states in history, especially the Republic of Venice.
Παραδείγματα
- In older documents, Venice is called the Most Serene Republic of Venice.
- The guide explained that "Most Serene Republic" was a proud title for the city-state.