Serene \Se*rene"\, a. [L. serenus to grow dry, Gr. ??? hot,
   scorching.]
   1. Bright; clear; unabscured; as, a serene sky.
      
[1913 Webster]


            The moon serene in glory mounts the sky. --Pope.
      
[1913 Webster]


            Full many a gem of purest ray serene
            The dark unfathomed caves of ocean bear. --Gray.
      
[1913 Webster]


   2. Calm; placid; undisturbed; unruffled; as, a serene aspect;
      a serene soul. --Milton.
      
[1913 Webster]


   Note: In several countries of Europe, Serene is given as a
         tittle to princes and the members of their families;
         as, His Serene Highness.
         
[1913 Webster]


   {Drop serene}. (Med.) See {Amaurosis}. --Milton.
      
[1913 Webster]

Serene \Se*rene"\, n.
   1. Serenity; clearness; calmness. [Poetic.] "The serene of
      heaven." --Southey.
      
[1913 Webster]


            To their master is denied
            To share their sweet serene.          --Young.
      
[1913 Webster]


   2. [F. serein evening dew or damp. See {Serein}.] Evening
      air; night chill. [Obs.] "Some serene blast me." --B.
      Jonson.
      
[1913 Webster]

Serene \Se*rene"\, v. t. [L. serenare.]
   To make serene.
   
[1913 Webster]


         Heaven and earth, as if contending, vie
         To raise his being, and serene his soul. --Thomson.
   
[1913 Webster]