Serenaded: meaning, definitions and examples

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serenaded

 

[ หŒsษ›rษ™หˆneษชdษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

romantic gesture

To serenade someone means to sing or play music for them, usually as a romantic gesture. The act of serenading is often associated with love and affection, typically performed in the presence of the person being serenaded. It is a traditional way of expressing one's feelings, often during the evenings or under windows. This practice has deep roots in various cultures and is commonly seen in operas and romantic movies.

Synonyms

charmed, entertained, sung to.

Examples of usage

  • He serenaded her under the stars.
  • The musician serenaded the couple with a love song.
  • She loved the way he serenaded her with his guitar.
  • They were serenaded by a talented street performer.

Translations

Translations of the word "serenaded" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น serenata

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเคฐเคฟเคจเฅ‡เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช serenaden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ serenade

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตั€ะตะฝะฐะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ serenada

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ปใƒฌใƒŠใƒผใƒ‡

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sรฉrรฉnade

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ serenata

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท serenat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ธ๋ ˆ๋‚˜๋ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูŠุฑูŠู†ุงุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ serenรกda

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ serenรกda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐๅคœๆ›ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ serenada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ serenata

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตั€ะตะฝะฐะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ”แƒ แƒ”แƒœแƒแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ serenada

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ serenata

Etymology

The word 'serenade' comes from the Italian 'serenata', which translates to 'evening music' and is derived from the Latin word 'serenus', meaning 'calm' or 'serene'. Historically, serenades were performed by courtly lovers, particularly during the Renaissance period, to express their affection to the object of their desire. The custom of serenading blossomed across various European nations, especially in France and Spain. By the 18th century, serenades evolved into musical compositions that were typically light and graceful, often written for small ensembles or solo instruments. Over time, the term has expanded to encompass not just singing but any musical performance meant to charm or woo someone, reflecting the enduring nature of romantic traditions.