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   Calm

   /kä(l)m/

   

   adjective

   • 1. not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions: "she had to keep calm at all costs" Similar serenetranquilrelaxedunruffledunperturbedunflusteredundisturbedunagitatedunmovedunbothereduntroubledequableeven-temperedimperturbablequietsteadyplacidpeacefulsedateunexcitableimpassivedispassionateunemotionalphlegmaticstolidcomposedcoolcollectedcool, calm, and collectedas cool as a cucumbercoolheadedself-possessedcontrolledself-controlledpoisedinformal:unflappableunfazedtogetherlaid-backchillednonplussedrare:equanimousOpposite excitedupsetnervous
   • ▪ (of a place) peaceful, especially in contrast to recent violent activity: "the city was reported to be calm, but army patrols remained"
   • 2. (of the weather) pleasantly free from wind: "the night was clear and calm" Similar windlessstilltranquilquietserenepeacefulpacificundisturbedrestfulbalmyhalcyonOpposite windystormy
   • ▪ (of the sea) not disturbed by large waves: "a dead calm sea" Similar tranquilstilllike a millpondsmoothglassyflatmotionlesswavelessunagitatedstorm-freeliterary:stillyOpposite roughstormy

   noun

   • 1. the absence of violent or confrontational activity within a place or group: "the elections proceeded in an atmosphere of relative calm" Similar tranquilitystillnesscalmnessquietquietnessquietudepeacepeacefulnessserenitysilencehushrestfulnessreposeOpposite violenceunrest
   • ▪ the absence of nervousness, agitation, or excitement in a person: "his usual calm deserted him" Similar composurecoolnesscalmnessself-possessionsangfroidpresence of mindpoiseaplombself-controlserenitytranquilityequanimityimperturbabilityequabilityplacidnessplacidityimpassivenessimpassivitydispassionphlegmstolidityinformal:coolunflappabilityrare:ataraxyataraxiaOpposite anxiety
   • 2. the absence of wind: "in the center of the storm calm prevailed"
   • ▪ still air represented by force 0 on the Beaufort scale (less than 1 knot).
   • ▪ an area of the sea without wind.

   verb

   • 1. make (someone) tranquil and quiet; soothe: "I took him inside and tried to calm him down" Similar soothepacifyplacatemollifyappeaseconciliatehushlullgentletranquillizequellallayalleviateassuagequieten (down)square offrare:dulcifyOpposite exciteupset
   • ▪ (of a person) become tranquil and quiet: "gradually I calmed down and lost my anxiety" Similar compose oneselfrecover/regain one's composurecontrol oneselfrecover/regain one's self-controlpull oneself togetherkeep one's headsimmer downcool downcool offtake it easyquieten downinformal:get a gripkeep one's coolplay it coolkeep one's shirt onwind downcome back down to earthchill outhang loosestay loosedecompressOpposite lose one's temper

   Word Origin late Middle English: via one of the Romance languages from Greek kauma ‘heat (of the day)’.

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   What does calm mean?

   • a quiet and peaceful time or situation the calm of the early morning The police appealed for calm. Want to learn more? a quiet and relaxed manner Her previous calm gave way to terror. Alex spoke with studied calm. Which Word? Idioms Definition of calm noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary.

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   What is a calm person?

   • A calm person is someone who is peaceful and not worried. You can also become calm or make someone calm. He calmed the crying baby. Dad was really angry and it was a long time before he calmed down. Children, settle down and take your seats! Okay, simmer down - no one's trying to upset you. Why don't you go for a walk and cool off? Mom, chill out!

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   • The duo's first studio album, Anti-Smiles , was released in 2006. Usage examples of calm. Slina cut off, flicking a glance at Jord and Abel behind them, and Rimon became aware of the utter horror Jord was righting down, the weary but sick feeling in Abel as they listened to the calm discussion between two Gendealers.

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   without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea. not windy or stormy: a calm day. free from excitement or passion; tranquil : a calm face; a calm manner.

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   Definitions of 'calm'. 1. A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement. [...] 2. If you calm someone, you do something to make them feel less angry, worried, or excited. [...] 3. Calm is used to refer to a quiet, still, or peaceful atmosphere in a place.

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   A calm person is someone who is peaceful and not worried. You can also become calm or make someone calm.

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   Define calm: a quiet and peaceful state or condition—usage, synonyms, more. noun | \ˈkäm, ˈkälm, ˈkam, ˈkȯ(l)m\ | See the full definition... Join Us On

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   5 days ago · calm ( countable and uncountable, plural calms) (in a person) The state of being calm; peacefulness; absence of worry, anger, fear or other strong negative emotion. (in a place or situation) The state of being calm; absence of noise and disturbance. A period of time without wind .