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The lake looked serene at sunrise.
What does Serene mean?
very calm and peaceful.
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Calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
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Serene in a sentence
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Soft music gave the room a serene mood.
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The writer used serene imagery to slow the pace of the scene.
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What does serene mean?
Serene means very calm and peaceful.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to serene?
Peaceful is close in meaning to serene in this context.
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Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for serene?
Agitated contrasts with serene in this context.
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MeaningSerene means very calm and peaceful.
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serene
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serenity
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serenely
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Hint for students
Serene means calm, peaceful, and not disturbed. It often describes a place, scene, or feeling.
Common mix-up
Serene is not the same as silent. A place can have soft sounds and still feel serene if it is calm and peaceful.
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Write one sentence that shows serene without using the word serene. Model sentence: The garden felt peaceful as butterflies moved slowly over the flowers. Clue words: peaceful, butterflies, moved slowly, flowers Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a calm and peaceful feeling or place?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The lake looked serene in the quiet morning light." Why does serene fit better than noisy?
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