- calm⇄adj. 1. not stormy or windy; not stirred up; quiet; still.
Ex. In fair weather the sea is usually calm.
(SYN) motionless, smooth, placid.
2. (Figurative.) not excited; peaceful.
Ex. Although she was frightened, she answered with - calm⇄adv. calmly.
- calm⇄calm, adjective, noun, verb.
- calm⇄noun calmness.
- calm⇄noun 1. absence of wind or motion; quietness; stillness.
Ex. There was a sudden calm as the wind dropped.
2. (Figurative.) absence of excitement; peacefulness; tranquility.
Ex. After the excitement of the birthday party the household s - calm⇄v.i. to become calm.
Ex. The crying baby soon calmed down. The storm ceased and the sea calmed. - calm⇄v.t. to make calm.
Ex. Mother calmed the frightened baby.