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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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   As a verb, it describes making someone steady and still — in other words, calm. Taking a walk or calling a friend might help you calm down when you are upset. As a noun, calm is a state of peace or stillness — the calm of your neighborhood at daybreak or the calm you seek when you exercise.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcalm adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   not excited, nervous or upset. It is important to keep calm in an emergency. He always stays calm under pressure. Try to remain calm. Her voice was surprisingly calm. He was calm and cool in a crisis. They were impressed by her calm demeanour. The city is calm again (= free from trouble and fighting) after yesterday's riots. Extra Examples.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCALM | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   relaxed and not worried, frightened, or excited: a calm voice / manner. Try to stay calm - the doctor will be here soon. Fewer examples. He appeared calm and relaxed. She looked calm but was feeling nervous inside. I was trying so hard to stay calm but in the end I just lost it. Despite the chaos around him, he remained calm.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCALM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · Calm is used to refer to a quiet, still, or peaceful atmosphere in a place. The house projects an atmosphere of calm and order. If someone says that a place is calm, they mean that it is free from fighting or public disorder, when trouble has recently occurred there or had been expected .

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   adjective. 1not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions:she had to keep calm at all costshis voice was calm. More example sentences. Everyone knew her time was come, but they tried to keep calm faces for her sake.

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   calm somebody/something/yourself to make somebody/something become quiet and more relaxed, especially after strong emotion or excitement. Have some tea; it'll calm your nerves. The announcement by the government did little to calm the fears of investors. I breathed in slowly, trying to calm myself.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › calmCalm - definition of calm by The Free Dictionary

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   1. almost without motion; still: a calm sea. 2. (Physical Geography) meteorol of force 0 on the Beaufort scale; without wind. 3. not disturbed, agitated, or excited; under control: he stayed calm throughout the confusion. 4. tranquil; serene: a calm voice.