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Meaning of 'calm' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Calm [ n.]
- Freedom from motion, agitation, or disturbance; a cessation or absence of that which causes motion or disturbance, as of winds or waves; tranquility; stillness; quiet; serenity.
- To make calm; to render still or quiet, as elements; as, to calm the winds.
- To deliver from agitation or excitement; to still or soothe, as the mind or passions.
2 . Calm [ super.]
- Not stormy; without motion, as of winds or waves; still; quiet; serene; undisturbed.
- Undisturbed by passion or emotion; not agitated or excited; tranquil; quiet in act or speech.

Meaning of 'calm' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . calm [ n]
Meaning (1):
- steadiness of mind under stress
Example in sentence:
  • he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity
2 . calm [ v]
Meaning (2):
- become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation
Example in sentence:
  • After the fight both men need to cool off.;
  • It took a while after the baby was born for things to settle down again.
Meaning (3):
- make calm or still
Example in sentence:
  • quiet the dragons of worry and fear
Meaning (4):
- make steady
Example in sentence:
  • steady yourself
Meaning (5):
- cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
Example in sentence:
  • The patient must be sedated before the operation
6 . calm [ a]
Meaning (6):
- (of weather) free from storm or wind
Example in sentence:
  • calm seas
7 . calm [ s]
Meaning (7):
- not agitated; without losing self-possession
Example in sentence:
  • a serene expression on her face;
  • he remained serene in the midst of turbulence;
  • remained calm throughout the uproar;
  • she became more tranquil;
  • spoke in a calm voice;
  • tranquil life in the country

Nearby Words:

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