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verb transitive To make serene. noun A fine rain from a cloudless sky after sunset.

Choose the adjective serene to describe someone who is calm and untroubled. If you tell someone horrible news and they remain serene, you might wonder if they heard you! Related to the Latin word serenus “peaceful, calm, clear,” serene was originally used in English, as in Latin, to describe calm weather.

serenity. The state of being serene; calmness; peacefulness. A lack of agitation or disturbance.

serene. (transitive) To make serene.

Some common synonyms of serene are calm, peaceful, placid, and tranquil.

1a : free from agitation of mind or spirit a tranquil self-assurance. b : free from disturbance or turmoil a tranquil scene. 2 : unvarying in aspect : steady, stable.

noun The state of being serene or tranquil; serenity.

serene. Antonyms: turbid, stormy, agitated, tempestuous, ruffled. Synonyms: clear, calm, unruffled, undisturbed, halcyonic.

Serenity: The Emotion Serenity is the quality of being calm, comfortable or tranquil.

adj. 1. Calm and peaceful; tranquil.

1. She has a lovely serene face.
2. The child’s face was serene and beautiful.
3. She looked as calm and serene as she always did.
4. He has entered the serene autumn of his life.
5. The sound was so serene that it seemed unearthly.
6. Her pale, plump face was serene.
7. She became very calm and serene.

adjective

The definition of serene is untroubled, or is the title for a high-ranking member of royalty. An example of something serene is a calm day spent floating in a boat. The sleeping cat is an example of something serene. Referring to Queen Elizabeth as Her Serene Highness is an example of serene. adjective.

1a : characterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden —often used to describe an idyllic time in the past that is remembered as better than today the halcyon days of youthClassics Illustrated have become pricey nostalgia items for those who grew up in the supposedly halcyon years after World War II.—

1a : the act or practice of flattering She uses the art of flattery to her advantage. b(1) : something that flatters A compliment is flattery …— Harry Shaw. (2) : insincere or excessive praise He tried to win his teacher’s favor with flattery.

Flattery is defined as praise or compliments, usually exaggerated or false. An example of flattery is a person who’s hoping for a raise telling their boss how great their new hair cut looks. (uncountable) Excessive praise or approval, which is often insincere and sometimes contrived to win favour.

noun, plural flat·ter·ies. the act of flattering. a flattering compliment or speech; excessive, insincere praise.

Flattery has a bad name. It’s associated with saying something upbeat but untrue in order to hoodwink its unsuspecting target for low personal gain.

Flattery (also called adulation or blandishment) is the act of giving excessive compliments, generally for the purpose of ingratiating oneself with the subject. It is also used in pick-up lines when attempting to initiate sexual or romantic courtship.

Flattery is excessive praise. If you’re hoping to borrow your brother’s car, be careful not to overdo it when you compliment his haircut, new shoes, and singing voice — he knows flattery when he sees it. As opposed to real praise, flattery is insincere and almost always has an ulterior motive.

Here are five ways you can spot that the kindness someone is showing you is anything but genuine.

1. If someone is so overly flattering that it makes you uncomfortable.
2. If you see them giving the same compliments to everyone they meet.
3. If they are super kind about something superficial.

For that, there are seven alternatives to the word “flattering” that are more expressive, more precise, and a lot more complimentary:

1. “Wow, that outfit looks so good on you!”
2. “You’re so good at doing makeup!
3. “I seriously love your sense of style.”
4. “You look gorgeous!”
5. “That outfit is so you!”
6. “You look so happy.”

Noun. Excessive praise or approval, which is often insincere and sometimes contrived to win favour. flattery. adulation. blarney.

other words for insincere flattery blandishment. blarney. cajolery. fair words. flattery.

See synonyms for left-handed compliment on Thesaurus.com. A compliment with two meanings, one of which is unflattering to the receiver: “The senator said that her opponent was quite competent for someone so inexperienced; you hear nothing but left-handed compliments in these debates.”

How to Accept a Compliment: 4 Ways To Respond Graciously

1. Say “thank you.” Nothing else. For those who have been struck by impostor syndrome, the phrase “thank you” is almost always followed by the word “but.”
2. Share an interesting detail.
3. Ask a question.
4. Return the love.

Funny Responses to Rude Comments

1. Sorry fella, I don’t have the energy to pretend to like you today.
2. Umm…pardon me, I wasn’t listening.
3. Ok.
4. That sounds weird coming from you.
5. Are you always such an idiot, or do you just show off when I’m around?
6. Whatever you say, hefe.
7. Sorry, I don’t understand what you’re saying.