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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
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"
Exact synonyms: Calm Down, Lull, Quiet, Quieten, Still, Tranquilize, Tranquillise, Tranquillize
Specialized synonyms: Lull, Compose, Appease, Assuage, Conciliate, Gentle, Gruntle, Lenify, Mollify, Pacify, Placate, Assure, Reassure
Generic synonyms: Comfort, Console, Solace, Soothe
Antonyms: Agitate
Derivative terms: Lull, Quiet, Still, Tranquilizer
Specialized synonyms: Lull, Compose, Appease, Assuage, Conciliate, Gentle, Gruntle, Lenify, Mollify, Pacify, Placate, Assure, Reassure
Generic synonyms: Comfort, Console, Solace, Soothe
Antonyms: Agitate
Derivative terms: Lull, Quiet, Still, Tranquilizer
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
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
Generic synonyms: Air Current, Current Of Air, Wind
Group relationships: Beaufort Scale, Wind Scale
5. Verb. Make steady. "Steady yourself"
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
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."
Exact synonyms: Calm Down, Chill Out, Cool It, Cool Off, Settle Down, Simmer Down
Generic synonyms: Change State, Turn
Generic synonyms: Change State, Turn
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
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
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