serene waters

Glassy, undisturbed lake

Serene waters are calm, undisturbed bodies of water—lakes, seas, or rivers without waves or turbulence.

The phrase evokes peaceful scenes: We paddled across the serene waters at dawn.

Figuratively, serene waters suggest tranquility or smooth circumstances: After months of crisis, the company finally reached serene waters.

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tranquil · mirror-like · lagoon · calm · stillness · clear · bayou · mountain lake · purity · undisturbed · soothing · drift · fjord · grounding · gentle · lake · shimmer · unruffled

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Opposites
water motion/turbulence

serene watersraging waters

rough seas · stormy seas · whitewater · crashing waves · white water

danger/safety

serene watersriptides

Powerful seaward water flows

maelstrom · whirlpool

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G