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- Dictionarycalm·ness/ˈkä(l)mnəs/
noun
- 1. the state or quality of being free from agitation or strong emotion: "those who worked with him refer time and again to his calmness under pressure"
- 2. the state or condition of being free from disturbance or violent activity: "this relative calmness ended at around 7 a.m., when the wind picked up speed"
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Synonyms for CALMNESS: restfulness, serenity, sereneness, quietness, tranquillity, quiet, calm, quietude; Antonyms of CALMNESS: unrest, turmoil, commotion, bustle, tumult, pandemonium, hubbub, uproar
1. a. : a period or condition of freedom from storms, high winds, or rough activity of water. a sailing ship motionless in the calm. b. : complete absence of wind or presence of wind having a speed no greater than one mile (1.6 kilometers) per hour see Beaufort Scale Table. 2. : a state of tranquility. At dusk a quiet calm settled over the town.
CALMNESS definition: 1. the quality of being peaceful, quiet, and without worry: 2. the quality of having no hurried…. Learn more.
Someone who isn't at all upset, agitated, or anxious has the quality of calmness. Even though you're a nervous flier, your seatmate's calmness will help reassure and soothe you during your long flight.
Definition of calmness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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. See more.
1. a. An absence or cessation of motion; stillness. b. A condition of no wind or a wind with a speed of less than 1 knot (1.15 miles per hour; 1.9 kilometers per hour), according to the Beaufort scale. 2. Tranquility or serenity: "an unaccustomed reticence that I took to be the calm that follows rage" (Jeanne Marie Laskas).
Calmness definition: (uncountable) The state of being calm ; tranquillity ; silence .
freedom from agitation, excitement, or passion; tranquillity; serenity: She faced the possibility of death with complete calm. v.t. to make calm: He calmed the excited dog.
/kɑːm/ (comparative calmer, superlative calmest) 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.
