Search "calm" in:
 |
calm
Text:
1
free from storms or physical disturbance<after a stormy night of high winds and driving rains, the day dawned on a calm sea>Synonymshalcyon, hushed, peaceful, placid, quiet, serene, still, stilly, tranquil, untroubledRelated Wordscalming, pacific, restful, soothing; inactive, inert, quiescent, reposing, resting; smooth, unruffled; clear, cloudless, fair, rainless, sunny, sunshinyNear Antonymsbleak, cloudy, dirty, foul, nasty, overcast, rainy, raw, rough, squallyAntonymsagitated, angry, stormy, turbulent
2
free from emotional or mental agitation<bystanders tried to help the injured person remain calm while they waited for the ambulance to arrive>Synonymscollected, composed, cool, coolheaded, placid, self-possessed, serene, tranquil, undisturbed, unperturbed, unshaken, untroubled, unworriedRelated Wordsimperturbable, nerveless, unflappable, unshakable; disciplined, self-contained, self-controlled; affable, breezy, devil-may-care, easygoing, happy-go-lucky, laid-back, low-pressure; carefree, nonchalant, unconcerned; assured, confident, self-assured; aloof, detached, dispassionate, indifferent; impassive, phlegmatic, stolidNear Antonymsanxious, bothered, distressed, worried; jittery, jumpy, nervous, skittish, tense; high-strung, uptightAntonymsagitated, discomposed, disturbed, flustered, perturbed, upset
3
free from disturbing noise or uproar<the room became much calmer once the rowdy tour group had left>— see quiet 1
Learn more about
"calm" and related topics at
Britannica.com
|
