\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.

\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.

\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.