calm

³calm

adj

Definition of CALM

1

: marked by calm : still <a calm sea>

2

: free from agitation, excitement, or disturbance

— calm·ly adverb

— calm·ness noun

Examples of CALM

1. The teacher asked us to remain calm after the fire alarm went off.
2. Let's try to have a calm discussion about your grades.

First Known Use of CALM

14th century

Related to CALM

Synonyms: halcyon, hushed, lown [dialect], peaceful, placid, quiet, serene, still, stilly, tranquil, untroubled

Antonyms: agitated, angry, inclement, restless, rough, stormy, tempestuous, turbulent, unquiet, unsettled

Related Words: balmy, clement, equable, gentle, mild, moderate, temperate; clear, cloudless, fair, rainless, sunny, sunshiny, windless

Near Antonyms: blizzardy (also blizzardly), blustery, squally, windy; extreme, foul, intemperate, nasty, severe

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Synonym Discussion of CALM

calm, tranquil, serene, placid, peaceful mean quiet and free from disturbance. calm often implies a contrast with a foregoing or nearby state of agitation or violence <the protests ended, and the streets were calm again>. tranquil suggests a very deep quietude or composure <the tranquil beauty of a formal garden>. serene stresses an unclouded and lofty tranquillity <watched the sunset of a serene summer's evening>. placid suggests an undisturbed appearance and often implies a degree of complacency <remained placid despite the criticism>. peaceful implies a state of repose in contrast with or following strife or turmoil <grown peaceful in old age>.