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 calm calm /ˈkɑːlm/

adjective

  1. () Not agitated; without losing self-possession  ( serene , tranquil , unagitated , calm )
    not agitated; without losing self-possession
     Spoke in a calm voice
    spoke in a calm voice
     Remained calm throughout the uproar
    remained calm throughout the uproar
     He remained serene in the midst of turbulence
    he remained serene in the midst of turbulence
     A serene expression on her face
    a serene expression on her face
     She became more tranquil
    she became more tranquil
     Tranquil life in the country
    tranquil life in the country
  2. (of weather) free from storm or wind  ( calm )
    (of weather) free from storm or wind
     Calm seas
    calm seas

noun

  1. () Steadiness of mind under stress  ( collectedness , unflappability , equanimity , calm , calmness , composure )
    steadiness of mind under stress
     He accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity
    he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity
  2. Wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale  ( calm , calm air )
    wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale

verb

  1. () Make calm or still  ( calm down , lull , quieten [British] , calm , quiet , still , tranquilize [ N. American] , tranquillise [British] , tranquillize )
    make calm or still
     Quiet the dragons of worry and fear
    quiet the dragons of worry and fear
  2. () Make steady  ( becalm , calm , steady )
    make steady
     Steady yourself
    steady yourself
  3. Cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to  ( calm , sedate , tranquilize [ N. American] , tranquillise [British] , tranquillize )
    cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
     The patient must be sedated before the operation
    The patient must be sedated before the operation
  4. Become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation  ( calm , chill out [Informal] , cool it [Informal] , calm down , cool off , settle down , simmer down , take a chill pill [Informal] )
    become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation
     After the fight both men need to cool off.
    After the fight both men need to cool off.
     It took a while after the baby was born for things to settle down again.
    It took a while after the baby was born for things to settle down again.