Calm
[kɑːm] or [kɑm]
Definition
(verb.) become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation; 'After the fight both men need to cool off.'; 'It took a while after the baby was born for things to settle down again.'.
(verb.) make calm or still; 'quiet the dragons of worry and fear'.
(adj.) (of weather) free from storm or wind; 'calm seas' .
(adj.) not agitated; without losing self-possession; 'spoke in a calm voice'; 'remained calm throughout the uproar'; 'he remained serene in the midst of turbulence'; 'a serene expression on her face'; 'she became more tranquil'; 'tranquil life in the country' .
Typed by Eugenia--From WordNet
Definition
(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.
(n.) To make calm; to render still or quiet, as elements; as, to calm the winds.
(n.) To deliver from agitation or excitement; to still or soothe, as the mind or passions.
(super.) Not stormy; without motion, as of winds or waves; still; quiet; serene; undisturbed.
(super.) Undisturbed by passion or emotion; not agitated or excited; tranquil; quiet in act or speech.
Editor: Sallust
Synonyms and Synonymous
a. [1]. Tranquil, serene, placid, quiet, still, smooth, halcyon, peaceful.[2]. Undisturbed, composed, collected, unruffled, sedate, mild, cool.
n. Serenity, CALMNESS.
v. a. [1]. Still, compose, hush, smooth, allay, lull.[2]. Tranquillize, becalm, pacify, appease, assuage, quiet, soothe, soften, mollify, moderate, alleviate.
Typed by Ellie
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Smooth, pacify, compose, allay, still, soothe, appease, assuage, quiet,tranquilize
ANT:Stir, excite, agitate, disconcert, ruffle, lash, heat, discompose
Inputed by Kelly
Definition
n. absence of wind—also in pl.: repose: serenity of feelings or actions.—v.t. to make calm: to quiet.—ns. Calm′ant Calm′ative—in medical language.—adjs. Calm′ative Calm′ant Calmed Calm′y (Spens.)—adv. Calm′ly.—n. Calm′ness.
Editor: Maynard
Unserious Contents or Definition
To see calm seas, denotes successful ending of doubtful undertaking. To feel calm and happy, is a sign of a long and well-spent life and a vigorous old age.
Editor: Tess
Examples
- Happily Rosamond did not think of committing any desperate act: she plaited her fair hair as beautifully as usual, and kept herself proudly calm. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
- A twilight calm of happiness then succeeding to their radiant noon, they remained at peace, until a strange voice in the room startled them both. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- While there was hope, the agony had been unendurable;--all was now concluded; her feelings became solemn and calm. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- The succeeding half-hour's conversation was not of a nature to calm his perturbed spirit. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- The Chief Butler, erect and calm, replied in these memorable words. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- Finding my apprehensions unfounded, however, and calmed by the deep silence that reigned as evening declined at nightfall, I took confidence. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- His frenzy of the previous day had all calmed down. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
- So, by degrees he calmed into the better state, when he could raise his thoughts much higher, and draw comfort down. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- If he is our father, and I kneel down to him with patience, this anguish will be calmed. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- This burst of passionate feeling over, with calmed thoughts we sat together, talking of the past and present. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- Calming himself by an effort, he added-- A servant has had the nightmare; that is all. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- She has just risen--better and calmer, now that the time has come, than she was yesterday. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- Already he felt himself calmer in her presence than he had learned to be in the thought of her. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- Perhaps he will be calmer, if he does not see you. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- But as Mr. Sikes DID care, on reflection, he dropped his voice as he said the words, and grew calmer. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- The neighbourhood seemed to grow calmer. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Why, not quite, my dear, said Mrs. Jellyby in the calmest manner. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- I forgot to look for him when I was last out,' returned Eugene with the calmest indifference; 'but I dare say he was there. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
Edited by Enrico