Serene \Se*rene"\, 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.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Serene \Se*rene"\, v. t. [L. serenare.]

To make serene.

Heaven and earth, as if contending, vie To raise his being, and serene his soul. --Thomson.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Serene \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.

Note: 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.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)