steadiness of mind under stress
"he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity"
The state of being calm; peacefulness; absence of worry, anger, fear or other strong negative emotion.
"After months of stress, she finally found a deep sense of calm in her quiet garden."
In plain English: A calm is a peaceful state where there is no anger, excitement, or trouble.
"She took a deep breath and found some calm before the big exam."
Usage: Use "calm" as a noun to refer to a specific period of peace or tranquility, often describing weather conditions without wind or a moment of emotional composure. Avoid using it as a verb in this context, such as saying "I will calm the storm," which is incorrect.
make calm or still
"quiet the dragons of worry and fear"
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."
cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
"The patient must be sedated before the operation"
To make calm.
"The soothing melody helped to calm the frightened child."
In plain English: To calm means to make someone or something less angry, upset, or excited.
"Please calm down before we leave the house."
Usage: Use the verb "calm" when you actively cause something or someone to become peaceful, such as calming a crying baby or calming turbulent waters. It implies taking action to reduce agitation or intensity rather than simply describing a state of being quiet.
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"
Peaceful, quiet, especially free from anger and anxiety.
"She took a deep breath to remain calm during the stressful interview."
In plain English: Calm means being free from anger, fear, or strong excitement so that you feel peaceful and relaxed.
"She took a deep breath to calm her nerves before the big speech."
Usage: Use calm to describe a state of being free from anger or anxiety, such as a person remaining composed during a crisis. It can also modify nouns like "calm waters" to indicate a peaceful lack of disturbance.
The word "calm" entered English via Middle French and likely originated in Old Italian as a term for the heat of the midday sun. Despite this hot meaning, it eventually came to describe still air or water that is free from wind or waves.