CALM as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • steadiness of mind under stress
   Synonym(s)
   • calmness (what does calmness mean?)
   • composure (what does composure mean?)
   • equanimity (what does equanimity mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity
   Hypernyms(s) calm is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • disposition (what does disposition mean?)
   • temperament (what does temperament mean?)
   Antonym(s)
   • discomposure (what does discomposure mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • aplomb (what does aplomb mean?)
   • assuredness (what does assuredness mean?)
   • cool (what does cool mean?)
   • poise (what does poise mean?)
   • sang-froid (what does sang-froid mean?)
   • repose (what does repose mean?)
   • quiet (what does quiet mean?)
   • placidity (what does placidity mean?)
   • serenity (what does serenity mean?)
   • tranquillity (what does tranquillity mean?)
   • tranquility (what does tranquility mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • calm (what does calm mean?)
   • calm down (what does calm down mean?)
   • cool off (what does cool off mean?)
   • chill out (what does chill out mean?)
   • simmer down (what does simmer down mean?)
   • settle down (what does settle down mean?)
   • cool it (what does cool it mean?)
   • sedate (what does sedate mean?)
   • calm (what does calm mean?)
   • tranquilize (what does tranquilize mean?)
   • tranquillize (what does tranquillize mean?)
   • tranquillise (what does tranquillise mean?)
   • compose (what does compose mean?)

CALM as VERB

1. Meaning
   • cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
   Synonym(s)
   • sedate (what does sedate mean?)
   • tranquilize (what does tranquilize mean?)
   • tranquillise (what does tranquillise mean?)
   • tranquillize (what does tranquillize mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • The patient must be sedated before the operation
   Hypernyms(s) calm is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • affect (what does affect mean?)
   Antonym(s)
   • stimulate (what does stimulate mean?)
   • arouse (what does arouse mean?)
   • brace (what does brace mean?)
   • energize (what does energize mean?)
   • energise (what does energise mean?)
   • perk up (what does perk up mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • hypnotize (what does hypnotize mean?)
   • hypnotise (what does hypnotise mean?)
   • mesmerize (what does mesmerize mean?)
   • mesmerise (what does mesmerise mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • tranquilizer (what does tranquilizer mean?)
   • tranquillizer (what does tranquillizer mean?)
   • tranquilliser (what does tranquilliser mean?)
   • antianxiety agent (what does antianxiety agent mean?)
   • ataractic drug (what does ataractic drug mean?)
   • ataractic agent (what does ataractic agent mean?)
   • ataractic (what does ataractic mean?)
   • tranquilizer (what does tranquilizer mean?)
   • tranquillizer (what does tranquillizer mean?)
   • tranquilliser (what does tranquilliser mean?)
   • antianxiety agent (what does antianxiety agent mean?)
   • ataractic drug (what does ataractic drug mean?)
   • ataractic agent (what does ataractic agent mean?)
   • ataractic (what does ataractic mean?)
   • tranquilizer (what does tranquilizer mean?)
   • tranquillizer (what does tranquillizer mean?)
   • tranquilliser (what does tranquilliser mean?)
   • antianxiety agent (what does antianxiety agent mean?)
   • ataractic drug (what does ataractic drug mean?)
   • ataractic agent (what does ataractic agent mean?)
   • ataractic (what does ataractic mean?)
   • composure (what does composure mean?)
   • calm (what does calm mean?)
   • calmness (what does calmness mean?)
   • equanimity (what does equanimity mean?)
   • sedation (what does sedation mean?)
   • drugging (what does drugging mean?)
2. Meaning
   • make steady
   Synonym(s)
   • becalm (what does becalm mean?)
   • steady (what does steady mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • steady yourself
   Hypernyms(s) calm is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • stabilize (what does stabilize mean?)
   • stabilise (what does stabilise mean?)
3. Meaning
   • become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation
   Synonym(s)
   • calm down (what does calm down mean?)
   • chill out (what does chill out mean?)
   • cool it (what does cool it mean?)
   • cool off (what does cool off mean?)
   • settle down (what does settle down mean?)
   • simmer down (what does simmer down mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • After the fight both men need to cool off.
   • It took a while after the baby was born for things to settle down again.
   Hypernyms(s) calm is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • change state (what does change state mean?)
   • turn (what does turn mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • composure (what does composure mean?)
   • calm (what does calm mean?)
   • calmness (what does calmness mean?)
   • equanimity (what does equanimity mean?)
4. Meaning
   • make calm or still
   Synonym(s)
   • calm down (what does calm down mean?)
   • lull (what does lull mean?)
   • quiet (what does quiet mean?)
   • quieten (what does quieten mean?)
   • still (what does still mean?)
   • tranquilize (what does tranquilize mean?)
   • tranquillise (what does tranquillise mean?)
   • tranquillize (what does tranquillize mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • quiet the dragons of worry and fear
   Hypernyms(s) calm is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • comfort (what does comfort mean?)
   • soothe (what does soothe mean?)
   • console (what does console mean?)
   • solace (what does solace mean?)
   Antonym(s)
   • agitate (what does agitate mean?)
   • rouse (what does rouse mean?)
   • turn on (what does turn on mean?)
   • charge (what does charge mean?)
   • commove (what does commove mean?)
   • excite (what does excite mean?)
   • charge up (what does charge up mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • lull (what does lull mean?)
   • compose (what does compose mean?)
   • pacify (what does pacify mean?)
   • lenify (what does lenify mean?)
   • conciliate (what does conciliate mean?)
   • assuage (what does assuage mean?)
   • appease (what does appease mean?)
   • mollify (what does mollify mean?)
   • placate (what does placate mean?)
   • gentle (what does gentle mean?)
   • gruntle (what does gruntle mean?)
   • reassure (what does reassure mean?)
   • assure (what does assure mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • hush (what does hush mean?)
   • stillness (what does stillness mean?)
   • still (what does still mean?)
   • letup (what does letup mean?)
   • lull (what does lull mean?)
   • tranquilizer (what does tranquilizer mean?)
   • tranquillizer (what does tranquillizer mean?)
   • tranquilliser (what does tranquilliser mean?)
   • antianxiety agent (what does antianxiety agent mean?)
   • ataractic drug (what does ataractic drug mean?)
   • ataractic agent (what does ataractic agent mean?)
   • ataractic (what does ataractic mean?)
   • repose (what does repose mean?)
   • quiet (what does quiet mean?)
   • placidity (what does placidity mean?)
   • serenity (what does serenity mean?)
   • tranquillity (what does tranquillity mean?)
   • tranquility (what does tranquility mean?)

CALM as ADJECTIVE

1. Meaning
   • marked by freedom from agitation or excitement
   Usage Example(s)
   • the rioters gradually became calm and slowly dispersed
   Similar To
   • unagitated (what does unagitated mean?)
2. Meaning
   • (of weather) free from storm or wind
   Usage Example(s)
   • calm seas
   Antonym(s)
   • stormy (what does stormy mean?)
   Similar To
   • placid (what does placid mean?)
   • quiet (what does quiet mean?)
   • still (what does still mean?)
   • tranquil (what does tranquil mean?)
   • unruffled (what does unruffled mean?)
   • settled (what does settled mean?)
   • windless (what does windless mean?)
   See Also
   • peaceful (what does peaceful mean?)
3. Meaning
   • not agitated
   • without losing self-possession
   Synonym(s)
   • unagitated (what does unagitated mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • spoke in a calm voice
   • remained calm throughout the uproar
   Similar To
   • composed (what does composed mean?)
4. Meaning
   • characterized by absence of emotional agitation
   Synonym(s)
   • serene (what does serene mean?)
   • tranquil (what does tranquil mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • calm acceptance of the inevitable
   • remained serene in the midst of turbulence
   • a serene expression on her face
   • she became more tranquil
   • tranquil life in the country
   Similar To
   • peaceful (what does peaceful mean?)