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Calm

/kam/

(in a person) The state of being calm; peacefulness; absence of worry, anger, fear or other strong negative emotion.

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📖 Definitions of "Calm"

noun

1
(in a person) The state of being calm; peacefulness; absence of worry, anger, fear or other strong negative emotion.
2
(in a place or situation) The state of being calm; absence of noise and disturbance.
3
A period of time without wind.

verb

1
To make calm.
"to calm a crying baby"
2
To become calm.

adjective

1
(of a person) Peaceful, quiet, especially free from anger and anxiety.
2
(of a place or situation) Free of noise and disturbance.
3
(of water) with few or no waves on the surface; not rippled.
4
Without wind or storm.

🔄 Synonyms of "Calm"

28 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
tranquil	Calm; without motion or sound.
lullnoun	A period of rest or soothing.
sedateverb	(of a person or their behaviour) Remaining composed and dignified, and avoiding too much activity or excitement.
composed	Showing composure.
equanimitynoun	The state of being calm, stable and composed, especially under stress.
composurenoun	Calmness of mind or temperament.
steadyverb	Constant in feeling, purpose, or pursuit; not fickle, changeable, or wavering; not easily moved or persuaded to alter a purpose; resolute.
unruffled	(figurative) Calm, not ruffled, serene, at peace, unbothered.
quietnoun	With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise.
peacefulnoun	Not at war; not disturbed by strife or turmoil.
settled	Comfortable and at ease, especially after a period of change or unrest.
becalmverb	(transitive, nautical) To deprive (a ship) of wind, so that it cannot move (usually in passive).
quietenverb	(transitive, Commonwealth, UK, Ireland) To make quiet.
simmer downverb	(intransitive, idiomatic) To decrease in intensity of anger, agitation, or excitement.
settle downverb	(intransitive) To establish a settled lifestyle for oneself, especially by marrying.
tranquillizeverb	Alternative spelling of tranquilize. [(transitive) To calm (a person or animal) or put them to sleep using a tranquilizer dart.]
tranquilizeverb	(transitive) To calm (a person or animal) or put them to sleep using a tranquilizer dart.
windlessnoun	Devoid of wind; calm.
undisturbed	Not disturbed or agitated.
unagitated	Not agitated (physically or emotionally)
calmnessnoun	(uncountable) The state of being calm; tranquillity; silence.
cool offverb	(intransitive) To decrease in temperature, activity, or temper.
chill outverb	(intransitive, slang) To relax or take time out; to calm down; reduce or go easy on something.
cool itverb	(informal) Calm down, relax, take a time out.
calm downverb	(intransitive) To become less excited, intense, or angry.

↔️ Antonyms of "Calm"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
chargenoun	The amount of money levied for a service.
stimulateverb	To encourage into action.
rouseverb	(transitive) To wake (someone) from sleep, or from apathy.
arouseverb	(transitive) To stimulate or induce (feelings); pique.
agitateverb	(transitive) To disturb or excite; to perturb or stir up (a person).
bracenoun	A curved instrument or handle of iron or wood, for holding and turning bits, etc.; a bitstock.
commoveverb	(dated, transitive) To move violently; to agitate, excite or rouse
exciteverb	(transitive) To stir the emotions of; to cause to feel excitement.
energizeverb	(transitive) To invigorate; to make energetic.
charge upverb	(transitive) To recharge, to give electrical power to something.
discomposurenoun	The state of being discomposed.
perk upverb	(intransitive) To become more lively or enthusiastic.
energiseverb	Non-Oxford British standard spelling of energize.
stormynoun	Characterized by, or proceeding from, a storm; subject to storms; agitated with strong winds and heavy rain.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Calm"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
sedateverb	(of a person or their behaviour) Remaining composed and dignified, and avoiding too much activity or excitement.
peacefulnoun	Not at war; not disturbed by strife or turmoil.
sereneverb	Calm, peaceful, unruffled.
placidnoun	calm and quiet; peaceful; tranquil
tranquil	Calm; without motion or sound.
equanimitynoun	The state of being calm, stable and composed, especially under stress.
composurenoun	Calmness of mind or temperament.
quietenverb	(transitive, Commonwealth, UK, Ireland) To make quiet.
quietnoun	With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise.
windlessnoun	Devoid of wind; calm.
becalmverb	(transitive, nautical) To deprive (a ship) of wind, so that it cannot move (usually in passive).
composed	Showing composure.
stillnoun	Not moving; calm.
lullnoun	A period of rest or soothing.
cool itverb	(informal) Calm down, relax, take a time out.
settle downverb	(intransitive) To establish a settled lifestyle for oneself, especially by marrying.
steadyverb	Constant in feeling, purpose, or pursuit; not fickle, changeable, or wavering; not easily moved or persuaded to alter a purpose; resolute.
chill outverb	(intransitive, slang) To relax or take time out; to calm down; reduce or go easy on something.
calm downverb	(intransitive) To become less excited, intense, or angry.
settledverb	Comfortable and at ease, especially after a period of change or unrest.