What is "calm" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does calm mean in English? Meaning of calm definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "calm" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "calm": steadiness of mind under stress

Noun

  • Meaning: steadiness of mind under stress
  • Example: he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity
  • Synonyms: calm calmness composure equanimity
  • Hyponyms: aplomb assuredness cool placidity poise quiet repose sang-froid serenity tranquility tranquillity
  • Hypernyms: disposition temperament
  • Antonyms: discomposure
  • Pronunciation in US: /kɑ(l)m/, /kɔ(ː)m/

    Pronunciation in UK: /kɑːm/

    Meaning of "calm": make calm or still

    Verb

  • Meaning: make calm or still
  • Example: quiet the dragons of worry and fear
  • Synonyms: calm calm down lull quiet quieten still tranquilize tranquillise tranquillize
  • Hyponyms: appease assuage assure compose conciliate gentle gruntle lenify lull mollify pacify placate reassure
  • Hypernyms: comfort console solace soothe
  • Antonyms: agitate charge charge up commove excite rouse turn on
  • Pronunciation in US: /kɑ(l)m/, /kɔ(ː)m/

    Pronunciation in UK: /kɑːm/

    Meaning of "calm": not agitated; without losing self-possession

    Adjective

  • Meaning: not agitated; without losing self-possession
  • Example: spoke in a calm voice remained calm throughout the uproar he remained serene in the midst of turbulence a serene expression on her face she became more tranquil tranquil life in the country
  • Synonyms: calm serene tranquil unagitated
  • Similar: composed
  • Pronunciation in US: /kɑ(l)m/, /kɔ(ː)m/

    Pronunciation in UK: /kɑːm/

    Meaning of "calm": wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale

    Noun

  • Meaning: wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale
  • Synonyms: calm calm air
  • Hypernyms: air current current of air wind
  • Pronunciation in US: /kɑ(l)m/, /kɔ(ː)m/

    Pronunciation in UK: /kɑːm/

    Meaning of "calm": make steady

    Verb

  • Meaning: make steady
  • Example: steady yourself
  • Synonyms: becalm calm steady
  • Hypernyms: stabilise stabilize
  • Pronunciation in US: /kɑ(l)m/, /kɔ(ː)m/

    Pronunciation in UK: /kɑːm/

    Meaning of "calm": (of weather) free from storm or wind

    Adjective

  • Meaning: (of weather) free from storm or wind
  • Example: calm seas
  • Synonyms: calm
  • Antonyms: stormy
  • Similar: placid quiet settled smooth still tranquil unruffled windless
  • Also see: peaceable peaceful
  • Pronunciation in US: /kɑ(l)m/, /kɔ(ː)m/

    Pronunciation in UK: /kɑːm/

    Meaning of "calm": become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation

    Verb

  • Meaning: become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation
  • Example: After the fight both men need to cool off. It took a while after the baby was born for things to settle down again.
  • Synonyms: calm calm down chill out cool it cool off settle down simmer down
  • Hypernyms: change state turn
  • Pronunciation in US: /kɑ(l)m/, /kɔ(ː)m/

    Pronunciation in UK: /kɑːm/

    Meaning of "calm": cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to

    Verb

  • Meaning: cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
  • Example: The patient must be sedated before the operation
  • Synonyms: calm sedate tranquilize tranquillise tranquillize
  • Hyponyms: hypnotise hypnotize mesmerise mesmerize
  • Hypernyms: affect
  • Antonyms: arouse brace energise energize perk up stimulate
  • Pronunciation in US: /kɑ(l)m/, /kɔ(ː)m/

    Pronunciation in UK: /kɑːm/

  • Adjective: (of a person) Peaceful, quiet, especially free from anger and anxiety.(of a place or situation) Free of noise and disturbance.(of water) with little waves on the surface.Without wind or storm.
  • Synonyms:

    serene, slow, smooth, soothing, mild, harmonious, placid, tranquil, low-key, cool, pastoral, bucolic, hushed, pacific, halcyon, still, bland, breathless, inactive, motionless, quiescent, restful, rural, undisturbed, unruffled, breezeless, reposing, at a standstill, at peace, in order, reposeful, stormless, waveless, windless, levelheaded, temperate, serene, unflappable, impassive, relaxed, gentle, placid, sedate, laid-back, aloof, amiable, moderate, amicable, kind, patient, satisfied, neutral, detached, collected, still, pleased, civil, disinterested, dispassionate, equable, imperturbable, inscrutable, listless, restful, self-possessed, unconcerned, undisturbed, unemotional, unmoved, unruffled, untroubled, cool-headed, poised, cool as cucumber, unexcitable, unexcited, unimpressed, peace of mind, tranquility, peace, quiet, patience, stillness, calmness, serenity, restraint, silence, lull, doldrums, peacefulness, stoicism, rest, dispassion, hush, repose, impassivity, placidity, imperturbation, mitigate, placate, appease, relax, assuage, relieve, steady, quiet, soothe, settle, alleviate, pacify, mollify, allay, cool, balm, tranquilize, soft-pedal, hush, stroke, compose, lull, sedate, becalm, still, quieten, cool it, cool out, lay back, simmer down, take it easy, take the edge off,

    Antonyms:

    agitated, excited, nervous, fierce, frenzied, stormy, angry, excitable, worried, rough, uncool, harsh, violent, turbulent, wild, furious, mad, passionate, roused, ruffled, nervous, upset, immoderate, excessive, agitated, excited, unfriendly, biased, fierce, frenzied, stormy, angry, excitable, worried, unreasonable, violent, uncontrolled, troubled, wild, rough, turbulent, furious, mad, passionate, roused, ruffled, disturbance, noise, agitation, frustration, clamor, anger, madness, restlessness, terror, violence, loudness, wildness, storminess, turbulence, incite, increase, intensify, worsen, worry, excite, anger, disquiet, distract, inflame, outrage, aggravate, irritate, agitate, upset, provoke, trouble, rouse, ruffle,

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