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.
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. Etym: [F. serein evening dew or damp. See Serein.]
Defn: Evening air; night chill. [Obs.] "Some serene blast me." B.
Jonson.
SERENE
Se*rene", v. t. Etym: [L. serenare.]
Defn: To make serene. Heaven and earth, as if contending, vie To raise his being, and serene his soul. Thomson.
SERENELY
Se*rene"ly, adv.
1. In a serene manner; clearly. Now setting Phoebus shone serenely bright. Pope.
2. With unruffled temper; coolly; calmly. Prior.