calm | (adjective) (of weather) free from storm or wind | - |
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(adjective) not agitated; without losing self-possession | Synonyms: serene, tranquil, unagitated |
(noun) steadiness of mind under stress | Synonyms: calmness, composure, equanimity |
(noun) wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale | Synonyms: calm air |
(verb) cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to | Synonyms: sedate, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize |
(verb) make steady | Synonyms: becalm, steady |
(verb) make calm or still | Synonyms: calm down, lull, quiet, quieten, still, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize |
(verb) become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation | Synonyms: calm down, chill out, cool it, cool off, settle down, simmer down |
calming | (noun) the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of) | Synonyms: appeasement |
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calmly | (adverb) with self-possession (especially in times of stress) | - |
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(adverb) in a sedate manner | Synonyms: sedately |
calmness | (noun) steadiness of mind under stress | Synonyms: calm, composure, equanimity |
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(noun) a feeling of calm; an absence of agitation or excitement | - |
(noun) an absence of strong winds or rain | - |