'Calm' definitions:

Definition of 'calm'

(from WordNet)
adjective
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" [syn: calm, unagitated, serene, tranquil]
adjective
(of weather) free from storm or wind; "calm seas" [ant: stormy]
noun
Steadiness of mind under stress; "he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity" [syn: composure, calm, calmness, equanimity] [ant: discomposure]
noun
Wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale [syn: calm air, calm]
verb
Make calm or still; "quiet the dragons of worry and fear" [syn: calm, calm down, quiet, tranquilize, tranquillize, tranquillise, quieten, lull, still] [ant: agitate, charge, charge up, commove, excite, rouse, turn on]
verb
Make steady; "steady yourself" [syn: steady, calm, becalm]
verb
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." [syn: calm, calm down, cool off, chill out, simmer down, settle down, cool it]
verb
Cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to; "The patient must be sedated before the operation" [syn: sedate, calm, tranquilize, tranquillize, tranquillise] [ant: arouse, brace, energise, energize, perk up, stimulate]

Definition of 'Calm'

From: GCIDE
  • Calm \Calm\ (k[aum]m), n. [OE. calme, F. calme, fr. It. or Sp. calma (cf. Pg. calma heat), prob. fr. LL. cauma heat, fr. Gr. kay^ma burning heat, fr. kai`ein to burn; either because during a great heat there is generally also a calm, or because the hot time of the day obliges us seek for shade and quiet; cf. Caustic] Freedom from motion, agitation, or disturbance; a cessation or absence of that which causes motion or disturbance, as of winds or waves; tranquility; stillness; quiet; serenity. [1913 Webster]
  • The wind ceased, and there was a great calm. --Mark. iv. 39. [1913 Webster]
  • A calm before a storm is commonly a peace of a man's own making. --South. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Calm'

From: GCIDE
  • Calm \Calm\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Calmed (k[aum]md); p. pr. & vb. n. Calming.] [Cf. F. calmer. See Calm, n.]
  • 1. To make calm; to render still or quiet, as elements; as, to calm the winds. [1913 Webster]
  • To calm the tempest raised by Eolus. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To deliver from agitation or excitement; to still or soothe, as the mind or passions. [1913 Webster]
  • Passions which seem somewhat calmed. --Atterbury.
  • Syn: To still; quiet; appease; allay; pacify; tranquilize; soothe; compose; assuage; check; restrain. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Calm'

From: GCIDE
  • Calm \Calm\ (k[aum]m), a. [Compar. Calmer (-[~e]r); superl. Calmest (-[e^]st)]
  • 1. Not stormy; without motion, as of winds or waves; still; quiet; serene; undisturbed. "Calm was the day." --Spenser. [1913 Webster]
  • Now all is calm, and fresh, and still. --Bryant. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Undisturbed by passion or emotion; not agitated or excited; tranquil; quiet in act or speech. "Calm and sinless peace." --Milton. "With calm attention." --Pope. [1913 Webster]
  • Such calm old age as conscience pure And self-commanding hearts ensure. --Keble.
  • Syn: Still; quiet; undisturbed; tranquil; peaceful; serene; composed; unruffled; sedate; collected; placid. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'calm'

From: Moby Thesaurus