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   calm

   /kɑːm/

   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 cucumbercool-headedself-possessedcontrolledself-controlledpoisedinformal:unflappableunfazedtogetherlaid-backchillednonplussedrare:equanimousOpposite excitedupsetnervous
   • ▪ (of a place) peaceful after 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 strong emotions; calm feelings: "his usual calm deserted him" Similar composurecoolnesscalmnessself-possessionsangfroidpresence of mindpoiseaplombself-controlserenitytranquillityequanimityimperturbabilityequabilityplacidnessplacidityimpassivenessimpassivitydispassionphlegmstolidityinformal:coolunflappabilityrare:ataraxyataraxiaOpposite anxiety
   • ▪ the absence of violent activity in a place: "the nation has experienced a period of relative calm and there is hope for sustained peace" Similar tranquillitystillnesscalmnessquietquietnessquietudepeacepeacefulnessserenitysilencehushrestfulnessreposeOpposite violenceunrest
   • 2. the absence of wind: "in the centre of the storm calm prevailed"
   • ▪ still air represented by force 0 on the Beaufort scale (less than 1 knot or 1 km/h).
   • ▪ an area of the sea without wind: "flat calms"

   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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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › calmCalm Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jul 2, 2012 · 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.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › calmCALM Synonyms: 310 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster

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   Some common synonyms of calm are peaceful, placid, serene, and tranquil. While all these words mean "quiet and free from disturbance," calm often implies a contrast with a foregoing or nearby state of agitation or violence.

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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.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCALM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CALM definition: 1. peaceful, quiet, and without worry: 2. without hurried movement or noise: 3. If the weather is…. Learn more.

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   Calm describes something that is still or barely moving, like a pond or a lake. Calm can also describe something that is relaxed or free from excitement, as in Yolanda felt calmer after meditating for a few minutes. Calm can also be used to describe the weather. A calm day isn’t windy or stormy.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › calmCalm - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCALM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to stop someone feeling upset, angry, or excited: He tried to calm the screaming baby by rocking it back and forth. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. calm someone's fears. to make someone feel less worried about something: We very much want to calm people's fears and give them the information they need.

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

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   Jul 16, 2016 · 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.

10. 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.

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

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    CALM meaning: 1. relaxed and not worried, frightened, or excited: 2. If the sea is calm, it is still and has no…. Learn more.