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serenely-developed

|se-rene-ly-de-vel-oped|

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/səˈriːnli dɪˈvɛləpt/

calm growth

Etymology
Etymology Information

'serenely-developed' originates from the combination of 'serenely,' derived from Latin 'serenus,' meaning 'clear, calm,' and 'developed,' from Old French 'desveloper,' meaning 'to unwrap, unfold.'

Historical Evolution

'serenely' changed from the Latin word 'serenus' to the English 'serene,' and 'developed' evolved from the Old French 'desveloper' to the modern English 'develop.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'serenely' meant 'clear, calm,' and 'developed' meant 'to unfold.' Over time, 'serenely-developed' came to mean 'characterized by calm and peaceful growth.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

characterized by a calm and peaceful development or growth.

The garden was serenely-developed, offering a tranquil escape from the bustling city.

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Last updated: 2025/03/30 13:27