Serene: meaning, example and synonyms

Sereneadj. Calm, peaceful and untroubled.

Example

Despite the commotion of the evacuation, the pilot's serene voice reassured the passengers that the landing would proceed safely.

Part of speech: adjective
Synonyms: calm, tranquil, placid, composed
Antonyms: agitated, anxious, turbulent, frantic
Memory tip: Serene skies are clear and calm, like a serene mind.

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Question 1

Even as the storm battered the coastline, the lighthouse keeper remained ______, calmly trimming the lamp's wick as if the night were perfectly still.

Question 2

The painter's late landscapes, with their still lakes and soft evening light, feel ______, in sharp contrast to the turbulent battle scenes of her youth.

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