Definition of Calm

1. Noun. Steadiness of mind under stress. "He accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity"

Exact synonyms: Calmness, Composure, Equanimity
Generic synonyms: Disposition, Temperament
Specialized synonyms: Aplomb, Assuredness, Cool, Poise, Sang-froid, Placidity, Quiet, Repose, Serenity, Tranquility, Tranquillity
Derivative terms: Compose, Equanimous
Antonyms: Discomposure

2. Verb. Make calm or still. "The performance is likely to calm Sue"; "Quiet the dragons of worry and fear"

3. Adjective. Not agitated; without losing self-possession. "Tranquil life in the country"
Exact synonyms: Serene, Tranquil, Unagitated
Similar to: Composed
Derivative terms: Calmness, Calmness

4. Noun. Wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale.
Exact synonyms: Calm Air
Generic synonyms: Air Current, Current Of Air, Wind
Group relationships: Beaufort Scale, Wind Scale

5. Verb. Make steady. "Steady yourself"
Exact synonyms: Becalm, Steady
Generic synonyms: Stabilise, Stabilize

6. Adjective. (of weather) free from storm or wind. "Calm seas"
Similar to: Placid, Quiet, Smooth, Still, Tranquil, Unruffled, Settled, Windless
Also: Peaceable, Peaceful
Derivative terms: Calmness
Antonyms: Stormy

7. Verb. Become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation. "It took a while after the baby was born for things to settle down again."

8. Verb. Cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to. "The patient must be sedated before the operation"
Exact synonyms: Sedate, Tranquilize, Tranquillise, Tranquillize
Generic synonyms: Affect
Specialized synonyms: Hypnotise, Hypnotize, Mesmerise, Mesmerize
Derivative terms: Sedation, Sedative, Tranquilizer, Tranquilliser, Tranquillizer
Antonyms: Stimulate

Definition of Calm

1. 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.

2. v. i. To make calm; to render still or quiet, as elements; as, to calm the winds.

3. a. Not stormy; without motion, as of winds or waves; still; quiet; serene; undisturbed.

Definition of Calm

1. free from agitation [adj CALMER, CALMEST] : CALMLY [adv] / to make calm [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: calm

Lexicographical Neighbors of Calm

call it quits
call loan
call mark
call number
call off
call on
call one's bluff
call on the carpet
call option
call out
call the shots
call the tune
call to order
call up
call waiting
calm (current term)
calmant
calmants
calmative
calmative
calmatives
calmed
calmer
calmest
Calmette-Guerin bacillus
Calmette-Guerin vaccine
Calmette test
calmier
calmiest
calming

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