calm meaning and definition

CALM noun

Definition of calm (noun)

1. steadiness of mind under stress
   • "he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity"
   • synonyms: calmness, composure, equanimity
   • antonym: discomposure
2. wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale
   • synonyms: calm air

CALM verb

Definition of calm (verb)

1. make calm or still
   • "quiet the dragons of worry and fear"
   • synonyms: calm down, lull, quiet, quieten, still, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize
   • antonym: agitate
2. make steady
   • "steady yourself"
   • synonyms: becalm, steady
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."
   • synonyms: calm down, chill out, cool it, cool off, settle down, simmer down
4. cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
   • "The patient must be sedated before the operation"
   • synonyms: sedate, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize
   • antonym: arouse

CALM adjective

Definition of calm (adjective)

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"
   • synonyms: serene, tranquil, unagitated
2. (of weather) free from storm or wind
   • "calm seas"
   • antonym: stormy