serene etymology

English word serene comes from Latin serenus

You can also see our other etymologies for the English word serene. Currently you are viewing the etymology of serene with the meaning: (Verb Adjective Noun) (transitive) To make serene. (archaic) fair and unclouded (as of the sky); clear; unobscured.. Peaceful, calm, unruffled.. Used as part of certain titles.. Without worry or anxiety; unaffected [...](transitive) To make serene. (archaic) fair and unclouded (as of the sky); clear; unobscured.. Peaceful, calm, unruffled.. Used as part of certain titles.. Without worry or anxiety; unaffected [...]

Detailed word origin of serene

Dictionary entryLanguageDefinition
serenus Latin (lat) (figuratively) Cheerful, glad, joyous.. Clear, fair, bright, serene, tranquil.. That clears the sky or brings fair weather.
serene English (eng) (transitive) To make serene. (archaic) fair and unclouded (as of the sky); clear; unobscured.. Peaceful, calm, unruffled.. Used as part of certain titles.. Without worry or anxiety; unaffected by disturbance. (poetic) Serenity; clearness; calmness.. Evening air; night chill.

Words with the same origin as serene

Descendants of serenus
serenity