noun
steadiness of mind under stress
Synonyms
Examples
- he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity
noun
wind moving at less than 1 knot
Synonyms
calm air
Examples
- 0 on the Beaufort scale
verb
make calm or still
Synonyms
Examples
- quiet the dragons of worry and fear
verb
make steady
Synonyms
Examples
- steady yourself
verb
become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation
Synonyms
calm down
cool off
chill out
simmer down
settle down
cool it
Examples
- After the fight both men need to cool off.
- It took a while after the baby was born for things to settle down again.
verb
cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
Synonyms
Examples
- The patient must be sedated before the operation
adjective
not agitated
Synonyms
Examples
- 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
adjective
(of weather) free from storm or wind
Examples
- calm seas