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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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   Definition of calm adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Feb 24, 2024 · 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 .

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   The meaning of CALM is a period or condition of freedom from storms, high winds, or rough activity of water. How to use calm in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Calm.

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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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   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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   Meaning of calm in Essential American English Dictionary. calm. adjective. us / kɑm, kɑlm/ Add to word list Add to word list. B1. relaxed and not worried or frightened: a calm voice. B1. If the weather or the sea is calm, it is quiet and peaceful. calmly. adverb. in a relaxed way: He spoke slowly and calmly.

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   Synonyms and antonyms of. calm. in English. calm. Thesaurus > a calm person > calm. These are words and phrases related to calm. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of calm.