calm
/kɑm/
verb
- To make someone or something become quiet, peaceful, or less upset.
- The manager tried to calm the angry customer with a sincere apology.
- She sang a lullaby to calm the crying baby.
- Deep breathing exercises can help calm your nerves before a test.
- To become quiet or less intense (often used with 'down').
- The crowd slowly calmed when the speaker raised his hand.
- The wind began to calm as the sun set.
- He needed a few minutes to calm down after the argument.
noun
- A state of peace and quiet without worry or disturbance.
- There was a sudden calm in the room when the announcement was made.
- After a busy week, she enjoyed the calm of her garden.
- The teacher asked for calm so the lesson could continue.
- A period of no wind or storm, especially at sea.
- The sailors waited for the calm to pass so they could sail again.
- A dead calm settled over the harbor, and the boats stopped moving.
- The calm before the storm gave them time to prepare.
adjective
- Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions; peaceful and quiet.
- The lake was calm, with barely a ripple on the surface.
- He took a deep breath to remain calm before his job interview.
- She stayed calm during the emergency and called for help.
- Having no wind or storm; not rough (used especially about weather or water).
- After the storm passed, the ocean became calm again.
- We went sailing on a calm sea under a bright sun.
- The weather forecast said it would be a calm day with clear skies.