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calm
(käm)adj. calm·er, calm·est
1. Nearly or completely motionless; undisturbed: the calm surface of the lake.
2. Not excited or agitated; composed: The president was calm throughout the global crisis.
n.
1.
a. An absence or cessation of motion; stillness.
b. A condition of no wind or a wind with a speed of less than 1 knot (1.15 miles per hour; 1.9 kilometers per hour), according to the Beaufort scale.
2. Tranquility or serenity: "an unaccustomed reticence that I took to be the calm that follows rage" (Jeanne Marie Laskas).
tr. & intr.v. calmed, calm·ing, calms
To make or become calm or quiet: A warm bath will calm you. After the storm, the air calmed.
[Middle English calme, from Old French, from Old Italian calmo, from Late Latin cauma, heat of the day, resting place in the heat of the day, from Greek kauma, burning heat, from kaiein, to burn. N., from Middle English calme, from Italian calma, from Vulgar Latin *calma, from Late Latin.]
calm′ly adv.
calm′ness n.
Synonyms: calm, peaceful, placid, serene, tranquil
These adjectives denote absence of excitement or disturbance: calm acceptance of the inevitable; a peaceful hike through the scenic hills; a soothing, placid temperament; spent a serene, restful weekend at the lake; hoped for a more tranquil life in the country. See Also Synonyms at cool.
These adjectives denote absence of excitement or disturbance: calm acceptance of the inevitable; a peaceful hike through the scenic hills; a soothing, placid temperament; spent a serene, restful weekend at the lake; hoped for a more tranquil life in the country. See Also Synonyms at cool.
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calm
(kɑːm)adj
1. almost without motion; still: a calm sea.
2. (Physical Geography) meteorol of force 0 on the Beaufort scale; without wind
3. not disturbed, agitated, or excited; under control: he stayed calm throughout the confusion.
4. tranquil; serene: a calm voice.
n
5. an absence of disturbance or rough motion; stillness
6. (Physical Geography) an absence of wind
7. tranquillity
vb
(often foll by down) to make or become calm
[C14: from Old French calme, from Old Italian calma, from Late Latin cauma heat, hence a rest during the heat of the day, from Greek kauma heat, from kaiein to burn]
ˈcalmly adv
ˈcalmness n
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calm
(kɑm; older kæm; spelling pron. kɑlm)adj. calm•er, calm•est,
n., v. adj.
1. without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
2. not windy: a calm day.
3. free from excitement or passion; tranquil: a calm manner.
n. 4. freedom from motion or disturbance; stillness.
5. wind speed of less than 1 mph (0.447 m/sec).
6. freedom from agitation or excitement; tranquillity.
v.t. 7. to make calm.
v.i. 8. to become calm (usu. fol. by down).
[1350–1400; Middle English calm(e) < Italian calma (n.), calmo (adj.) < Late Latin cauma summer heat]
calm′ing•ly, adv.
calm′ly, adv.
calm′ness, n.
syn: calm, collected, composed, cool imply the absence of agitation. calm implies an unruffled state in the midst of disturbance all around: He remained calm throughout the crisis. collected implies complete command of one's thoughts, feelings, and behavior, usu. as a result of effort: The witness was remarkably collected during questioning. composed implies inner peace and dignified self-possession: pale but composed. cool implies clarity of judgment and absence of strong feeling or excitement: cool in the face of danger.
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calm
Past participle: calmed
Gerund: calming
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| Noun | 1. | calm - steadiness of mind under stress; "he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity" disposition, temperament - your usual mood; "he has a happy disposition" aplomb, assuredness, sang-froid, cool, poise - great coolness and composure under strain; "keep your cool" serenity, tranquility, placidity, tranquillity, repose, quiet - a disposition free from stress or emotion |
| 2. | calm - wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale air current, current of air, wind - air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure; "trees bent under the fierce winds"; "when there is no wind, row"; "the radioactivity was being swept upwards by the air current and out into the atmosphere" Beaufort scale, wind scale - an international scale of wind force from 0 (calm air) to 12 (hurricane) | |
| Verb | 1. |  calm - make calm or still; "quiet the dragons of worry and fear"lull - calm by deception; "Don't let yourself be lulled into a false state of security" compose - calm (someone, especially oneself); make quiet; "She had to compose herself before she could reply to this terrible insult" appease, assuage, conciliate, gentle, gruntle, lenify, mollify, pacify, placate - cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of; "She managed to mollify the angry customer" |
| 2. |  calm - make steady; "steady yourself" | |
| 3. | calm - 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." change state, turn - undergo a transformation or a change of position or action; "We turned from Socialism to Capitalism"; "The people turned against the President when he stole the election" | |
| 4. |  calm - cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to; "The patient must be sedated before the operation"affect - act physically on; have an effect upon; "the medicine affects my heart rate" | |
| Adj. | 1. | calm - 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" composed - serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress; "the performer seemed completely composed as she stepped onto the stage"; "I felt calm and more composed than I had in a long time" |
| 2. | calm - (of weather) free from storm or wind; "calm seas" peaceful, peaceable - not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war; "a peaceful nation"; "peaceful times"; "a far from peaceful Christmas"; "peaceful sleep" stormy - (especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion; "a stormy day"; "wide and stormy seas" |
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calm
adjective
1. cool, relaxed, composed, sedate, undisturbed, collected, unmoved, dispassionate, unfazed (informal), impassive, unflappable (informal), unruffled, unemotional, self-possessed, imperturbable, equable, keeping your cool, unexcited, unexcitable, as cool as a cucumber Try to keep calm and just tell me what happened.
cool worried, troubled, heated, shaken, excited, emotional, disturbed, fierce, aroused, frantic, agitated, perturbed, discomposed
cool worried, troubled, heated, shaken, excited, emotional, disturbed, fierce, aroused, frantic, agitated, perturbed, discomposed
2. peaceful, quiet, tranquil, undisturbed, untroubled, free from strife The city appears relatively calm today.
noun
1. peacefulness, peace, serenity, calmness He felt a sudden sense of calm and contentment.
2. stillness, peace, quiet, hush, serenity, tranquillity, repose, calmness, peacefulness the rural calm of Grand Rapids, Michigan
verb
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calm
adjective1. Motionless and undisturbed:
3. Not easily excited, even under pressure:
1. An absence of motion or disturbance:
2. Lack of emotional agitation:
1. To make or become calm.Also used with down:
2. To ease the anger or agitation of.Also used with down:
appease, assuage, conciliate, dulcify, gentle, mollify, pacify, placate, propitiate, soften, soothe, sweeten.
Idiom: pour oil on troubled water.
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lygn, kyrrró, næîiróarólegurstilla, ládeyîa
落ち着いた
고요한
nusiramintiramiairamumaramumastyla
bezvējšklusumsmierīgsmiersnesatraukts
linişteliniştit
bezvetrie
mirenumiriti se
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ที่มีอารมณ์สงบ
sakinsakinleştirmeksakinliksoğukkanlıdalgasız
bình tĩnh
calm
[kɑːm]A. ADJ (calmer (compar) (calmest (superl)))
1. (= unruffled) [person, voice, place] → tranquilo
to grow calm → tranquilizarse, calmarse
to keep or remain calm → mantener la calma
keep calm! → ¡tranquilo(s)! → ¡calma!
on calmer reflection, she decided that it would be a mistake → tras un periodo de calma y reflexión, decidió que sería un error
(cool,) calm and collected → tranquilo y con dominio de sí mismo
I feel calmer now → ahora estoy más tranquilo or calmado
to grow calm → tranquilizarse, calmarse
to keep or remain calm → mantener la calma
keep calm! → ¡tranquilo(s)! → ¡calma!
on calmer reflection, she decided that it would be a mistake → tras un periodo de calma y reflexión, decidió que sería un error
(cool,) calm and collected → tranquilo y con dominio de sí mismo
I feel calmer now → ahora estoy más tranquilo or calmado
2. (= still) [sea, lake, water, weather] → en calma; [day, evening] → sin viento
the sea was dead calm → el mar estaba en calma chicha
the sea was dead calm → el mar estaba en calma chicha
3. (Fin) [market, trading] → sin incidencias
B. N → calma f, tranquilidad f
the calm before the storm (lit, fig) → la calma antes de la tormenta (Naut) a dead calm → una calma chicha
the calm before the storm (lit, fig) → la calma antes de la tormenta (Naut) a dead calm → una calma chicha
C. VT (also calm down) [+ person] → calmar, tranquilizar
to calm o.s → calmarse, tranquilizarse
calm yourself! → ¡cálmate!, ¡tranquilízate!
to calm sb's fears → tranquilizar a algn
to calm o.s → calmarse, tranquilizarse
calm yourself! → ¡cálmate!, ¡tranquilízate!
to calm sb's fears → tranquilizar a algn
D. VI [sea, wind] → calmarse
calm down
A. VT + ADV = calm C
B. VI + ADV [person] → tranquilizarse, calmarse; [wind] → amainar, calmarse
calm down! → ¡cálmate!, ¡tranquilízate!; (to excited child) → ¡tranquilízate!
calm down! → ¡cálmate!, ¡tranquilízate!; (to excited child) → ¡tranquilízate!
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calm
adj (+er) → ruhig; weather also → windstill; keep calm! → bleib ruhig!; the weather grew calm again after the storm → nach dem Sturm beruhigte sich das Wetter wieder; (cool,) calm and collected → ruhig und gelassen; calmer waters (lit, fig) → ruhigere Gewässer pl
n
→ Ruhe f, → Stille f; (at sea) → Flaute f; (of wind) → Windstille f; a dead calm → absolute Stille, Totenstille f; the calm before the storm (lit, fig) → die Ruhe vor dem Sturm
(= composure) → Ruhe, Gelassenheit f
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calm
[kɑːm]1. adj (gen) → calmo/a; (weather) → sereno/a
calm and collected → padrone/a di sé
keep calm! → sta' calmo!
calm and collected → padrone/a di sé
keep calm! → sta' calmo!
3. vt (also calm down) (person) → calmare
calm down
1. vt + adv = calm 3
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
calm
(kaːm) adjective1. still or quiet. a calm sea; The weather was calm.
2. not anxious or excited. a calm person/expression; Please keep calm!
noun1. (a period of) absence of wind and large waves.
2. peace and quiet. He enjoyed the calm of the library.
verb to make calm. Calm yourself!
ˈcalmly adverbˈcalmness noun
calm down
to make or become calm. He tried to calm her down by giving her some brandy; Calm down!
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calm
→ سَاكِن klidný rolig ruhig ήρεμος calmado rauhallinen calme miran calmo 落ち着いた 고요한 kalm rolig spokojny calmo спокойный lugn ที่มีอารมณ์สงบ sakin bình tĩnh 平静的Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
calm
n. calma, serenidad;
vt. calmar, tranquilizar; calmarse, serenarse, tranquilizarse.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
calm
adj tranquilo; vt calmar; vi to — down calmarse, tranquilizarseEnglish-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.