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- Dictionarycalmness/ˈkɑːmnəs/
noun
- 1. the state or quality of being free from agitation or strong emotion: "those who worked with him refer time and again to his calmness under pressure"
- 2. the state or condition of being free from disturbance or violent activity: "this relative calmness ended at around 7 a.m., when the wind picked up speed"
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Synonyms for CALMNESS: restfulness, serenity, sereneness, quietness, tranquillity, quiet, calm, quietude; Antonyms of CALMNESS: unrest, turmoil, commotion, bustle, tumult, pandemonium, hubbub, uproar.
CALMNESS definition: 1. the quality of being peaceful, quiet, and without worry: 2. the quality of having no hurried…. Learn more.
1. a. : a period or condition of freedom from storms, high winds, or rough activity of water. a sailing ship motionless in the calm. b. : complete absence of wind or presence of wind having a speed no greater than one mile (1.6 kilometers) per hour see Beaufort Scale Table. 2. : a state of tranquility. At dusk a quiet calm settled over the town.
peaceful, quiet, or relaxed; without hurried movement, anxiety, or noise: The pilot said we’d have to make an emergency landing, and the flight attendants tried to keep us calm. If weather is described as calm, it is not windy, and if the sea is described as calm, it is still or has only small waves:
Someone who isn't at all upset, agitated, or anxious has the quality of calmness. Even though you're a nervous flier, your seatmate's calmness will help reassure and soothe you during your long flight.
Definition of calmness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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).
adj. without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea. not windy or stormy: a calm day. free from excitement or passion; tranquil: a calm face; a calm manner. n. freedom from motion or disturbance; stillness. Meteorology wind speed of less than 1 mph (0.447 m/sec). freedom from agitation, excitement, or passion; tranquillity;
/kɑːm/ (comparative calmer, superlative calmest) not excited, nervous or upset. It is important to keep calm in an emergency. He always stays calm under pressure. Try to remain calm. Her voice was surprisingly calm. He was calm and cool in a crisis. They were impressed by her calm demeanour.
Definitions of calm. adjective. not agitated; without losing self-possession. “spoke in a calm voice” “remained calm throughout the uproar” synonyms: serene, tranquil, unagitated. composed. serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress. noun. steadiness of mind under stress. synonyms: calmness, composure, equanimity.
