Peaceful vs. Serene — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Peaceful and Serene
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Peaceful
Free from disturbance; tranquil
His peaceful mood vanished
Serene
Content or composed; untroubled
"She remained serene in the face of her accusers" (Peter Matthiessen).
Peaceful
Not involving war or violence
A soldier was shot at an otherwise peaceful demonstration
Serene
Unaffected by disturbance; calm or peaceful
A serene forest.
Peaceful
Undisturbed by strife, turmoil, or disagreement; tranquil
A peaceful hike through the forest.
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Serene
Unclouded; fair
Serene skies and a bright blue sea.
Peaceful
Inclined or disposed to peace; peaceable
A peaceful solution to the dispute.
Serene
Often Serene Used as a title and form of address for certain members of royalty
Her Serene Highness.
His Serene Highness.
Peaceful
Not involving violence or employing force
A peaceful protest.
Serene
Calm, peaceful, unruffled.
She looked at her students with joviality and a serene mentality.
Peaceful
Not at war; not disturbed by strife or turmoil.
Peaceful protest
Serene
Without worry or anxiety; unaffected by disturbance.
Peaceful
Inclined to peace.
Serene
(archaic) Fair and unclouded (as of the sky); clear; unobscured.
Peaceful
Motionless and calm.
Serene
Used as part of certain titles, originally to indicate sovereignty or independence.
Her Serene Highness
Peaceful
A Muslim; especially a violent member of a radical Islamist group.
Serene
(transitive) To make serene.
Peaceful
Possessing or enjoying peace; not disturbed by war, tumult, agitation, anxiety, or commotion; quiet; tranquil; as, a peaceful time; a peaceful country; a peaceful end.
Serene
(poetic) Serenity; clearness; calmness.
Peaceful
Not disposed or tending to war, tumult or agitation; pacific; mild; calm; peaceable; as, peaceful words.
Serene
A fine rain from a cloudless sky after sunset.
Peaceful
Not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war;
A peaceful nation
Peaceful times
A far from peaceful Christmas
Peaceful sleep
Serene
Bright; clear; unabscured; as, a serene sky.
The moon serene in glory mounts the sky.
Full many a gem of purest ray sereneThe dark unfathomed caves of ocean bear.
Peaceful
Peacefully resistant in response to injustice;
Passive resistance
Serene
Calm; placid; undisturbed; unruffled; as, a serene aspect; a serene soul.
Peaceful
(of groups) not violent or disorderly;
The right of peaceful assembly
Serene
Serenity; clearness; calmness.
To their master is deniedTo share their sweet serene.
Serene
Evening air; night chill.
Serene
To make serene.
Heaven and earth, as if contending, vieTo raise his being, and serene his soul.
Serene
Characterized by absence of emotional agitation;
Calm acceptance of the inevitable
Remained serene in the midst of turbulence
A serene expression on her face
She became more tranquil
Tranquil life in the country
Serene
Completely clear and fine;
Serene skies and a bright blue sea
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