calm (adj.)

  1. (of weather) free from storm or wind; calm seas'

    calm (n.)

  1. steadiness of mind under stress; he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity

    [ Syn: composure , calmness , equanimity ]

  2. wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale

    [ Syn: calm air ]

    calm (adj.)

  1. 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

    [ Syn: unagitated , serene , tranquil ]

    calm (v.)

  1. make calm or still; quiet the dragons of worry and fear

    [ Syn: calm down , quiet , tranquilize , tranquillize , tranquillise , quieten , lull , still ]

  2. make steady; steady yourself

    [ Syn: steady , becalm ]

  3. 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.

    [ Syn: calm down , cool off , chill out , simmer down , settle down , cool it ]

  4. cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to; The patient must be sedated before the operation

    [ Syn: sedate , tranquilize , tranquillize , tranquillise ]

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