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

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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.

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

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   a quiet or peaceful period or situation: It was the calm of the countryside that he loved so much. a quiet and relaxed manner.

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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.

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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.

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

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   calm implies an unruffled state, esp. under disturbing conditions: calm in a crisis. collected implies complete inner command of oneself, usually as the result of an effort: He remained collected in spite of the excitement.

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

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

8. 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.

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   adj. 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.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCALM | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcalm noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    a quiet and peaceful time or situation. The police appealed for calm. Community leaders have called for calm. The bombings ended a period of relative calm. Many children regarded their school as an oasis of calm away from the war-torn streets. Calm had been restored to the capital. calm of something the calm of a summer evening. Extra Examples.