Local man gets serene (4)

I believe the answer is:

calm

'serene' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'local man gets' is the wordplay.
'gets' indicates a hidden word.
'CALM' can be found hidden inside 'local man'.

(Other definitions for calm that I've seen before include "Serene" , "Controlled, not agitated" , "Self-possessed" , "Halcyon" , "Still or peaceful" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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