Where does “serenissimo” come from?
serenissimo (Italian) comes from Italian sereno, from Latin serēnus — Clear, fair, bright, serene, tranquil.
serenissimo (Italian): superlative degree of sereno
Definitions
- superlative degree of sereno
Ancestry of “serenissimo”, step by step
serenissimo traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Italian sereno
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italian | sereno | serene, calm; clear, serene, calm, cloudless,... |
| 2 | Latin | serēnus | Clear, fair, bright, serene, tranquil |
via Portuguese sereno
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portuguese | sereno | serene; peaceful; calm; tranquil; serene, fair... |