English dictionary
calm
adjectiveAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- (of weather) free from storm or wind
adjective
- not agitated; without losing self-possession
noun
- steadiness of mind under stress
noun
- wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale
verb
- cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
verb
- make steady
verb
- become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation
verb
- make calm or still
Example sentences
calm seas
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
he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity
The patient must be sedated before the operation
steady yourself
After the fight both men need to cool off.
It took a while after the baby was born for things to settle down again.
quiet the dragons of worry and fear